My Fairy Blog
Hi, my name is Rachel, I have been Fairy Gardening and running my own business “Away with the fairies” in Ireland since 2001. Here you can find out all about Fairy Gardens, Fairy Doors, and the culture of fairies in Irish folklore. Enjoy!
Top 10 Places to find Fairies in Ireland
Here are the 10 places in Ireland where you are most likely to find a fairy or two. Fairies are a prominent part of Irish folklore and culture, and many people travel to Ireland in hopes of catching a glimpse of these magical creatures. While sightings of fairies are...
What Age Range are Fairy Gardens for?
So what is the Best Age to Enjoy Fairy Gardening? A fairy garden can be enjoyed by people of all ages, but it is particularly popular among children and adults. It is especially popular with those who enjoy gardening, crafting, and fantasy. Here are some age ranges...
How do Solar Fairy Houses work?
How they Work Solar powered fairy houses are enchanting outdoor decorations that can add a little bit of magic to any garden. These fairy houses have a small solar panel that is usually located on the roof or walls of the house. The solar panel collects energy from...
How do you Attract Fairies to your House?
Ways that you can Attract Fairies to your Home If you're looking for ways to attract fairies to your home, here are a few tips you can try: Build a fairy house: Create a small shelter made out of natural materials like twigs, leaves, and moss. Place it in your yard or...
How do you build a Fairy House?
To build a fairy house, you can use natural materials such as twigs, leaves, and rocks to create a small structure. You can also add decorative elements such as flowers or moss. Make sure to leave a small entrance for the fairies to come in and out. Have fun with your...
What Accessories can you get for a Fairy Door?
Here are some accessories for a fairy door to create an enchanting experience: Fairy dust: sprinkle some glitter or fairy dust around the entrance of the fairy door to make it look like fairies have been coming and going. Miniature furniture: you can find tiny chairs,...
What is a Tooth Fairy Door?
How does a Tooth Fairy Door work? A tooth fairy door is a tiny, whimsical door that is often placed on a wall or in a child's bedroom. It is said to be a magical portal that allows the tooth fairy to enter and collect a child's lost tooth. The fairy leaves behind a...
How does an Irish Fairy Door work?
So how do Irish Fairy Doors work? These magical doors have become increasingly popular in recent years, as people seek to bring a touch of magic and whimsy into their lives. While many people install fairy doors as a decorative feature, there is a deeper meaning...
What do you leave at a Fairy Door?
What do Fairies like to be left outside their door? When leaving a gift or offering outside a fairy door, it's important to remember that fairies are whimsical creatures who are said to appreciate simple, thoughtful gestures. Some popular items to leave include shiny...
What is inside a Fairy Door?
What is on the inside of a Fairy Door? A fairy door is a magical entrance that leads to the world of fairies. Inside a fairy door, you might find a tiny world filled with wonder and enchantment. It's said that fairies use these doors to travel between our world and...
Where do you put a Fairy Door?
Where can I Put my Fairy Door? Fairy doors are whimsical, creations that have gained popularity in recent years in Ireland. They are small doors that are usually placed in unexpected places, often in gardens or hidden among plants. If you are wondering where to place...
What Plants to use in a Fairy Garden?
The best plants for a fairy garden are fairy-sized, so think miniature alpines, mosses and flowers. Fairy Gardening is such a fun hobby and one you can enjoy with kids too, but it's really important to select the right plants when starting off. Too big and they'll...
Best 10 Fairy Trails in Ireland (I have been to them all!)
So here are the 10 best Fairy Trails in Ireland. My name is Rachel and I have been running a fairy gardening business since 2001. So I thought maybe it was time to visit them all in person! 1. Sleive Gullion - The Giants Lair Fairy Trail Location, Newry The number one...
How do you Use a Fairy Door?
A Fairy Door can be used for many different things, the biggest being to help to encourage imaginative play and boost the child's imagination. These are the most common uses among parents that have introduced a Fairy portal into their home. Overcoming their a...
Are Fairies Real in Ireland?
Fairies are very much alive and thriving here in Ireland. You may or may not be surprised to learn that, in Irish Culture, fairies are not just part of history and mythology. Belief in the 'Wee People' is still alive and kicking. All over the globe, there are legends...
What is a Fairy Garden?
A Solar House and a collection of accessories put together into a kit A Fairy Garden is a miniature garden created in a container or a dedicated area in your garden, designed to be a welcoming space for the fairy folk. You may have heard about the Fairy Gardening, a...
How to Make a Fairy Garden
Time needed: 1 hour and 30 minutes. Learn How to make a fairy garden? You may have heard of fairy gardening but are unsure of what it entails. Basically we are talking about gardening in miniature, and creating a landscape that will be suitable for the 'little...
How to Attract Fairies to your Garden
Select an area in your Garden Pick out some plants that Fairies Love Attract Fairies with Water Add Music to your Garden Encourage Wildlife into your Garden Leave Offerings for the Fairies Add a Fairy House or Fairy sized Furniture There are many different ways to...
How to introduce a Fairy Door
Time needed: 20 minutes. How you can introduce and welcome a fairy to your home or garden in 5 easy steps?Some parents like to introduce a door overnight for your children to 'find' in the morning, this can be fun or you may like to involve your child in choosing...
How do you Attach a Fairy Door to a Tree?
Time needed: 30 minutes. Attach a Fairy door to a tree in 7 easy steps. Having Fairies outside in your garden can be fun and can encourage imagination and creative play in a natural environment. Here is my guide on installing one of these magical doorways on a tree....
How to make a Fairy Garden Part 2. Fairy Signs
Time needed: 20 minutes. Collect some sticks. Paint some clothes pegs. Write the destinations on your pegs. Attach clothes pegs to the sticks and place in your fairy garden. In this series of blogs, I will show you how to make some DIY Fairy Garden accessories. Some...
How to make a Fairy Garden Part 1. Stepping Stones
In this series of blogs, I will show you how to make some DIY Fairy Garden accessories. Some that you can do easily at home with materials you may already have around the house. These mini-makes are ideal to do with kids who might be bored at home! Materials you will...
What is a Fairy Door?
A Fairy Door is a magical portal between our world and the fairy realm usually found at the base of a tree trunk or on a skirting board. Fairy doors can be used to help children with imaginative play and creative thinking. As a result, they can also help children deal...
What are Fairy Houses?
Fairy Houses are small whimsical dwellings for fairies to live in, they range from simple handmade houses from natural materials to more elaborate fairy mansions made from resin or metal. They can be used as part of a fairy garden or as a fun accessory for the home....
Fairy Gardening with kids.
Choose a theme! Why make a fairy garden? You may be looking for a good way to get your kids involved in gardening and a fairy garden is a fantastic way to engage them. You really need very little to get started and it's a fun and magical way to keep little hands busy...