Thursday, April 9, 2009

Fairyland

I've been working in the greenhouses alot lately.



Starting seeds. Repotting plants. Cleaning up and hauling out.







The other day as I was tending to the kale and lettuce, Boo and Licious were busy over by the potting shed. I didn't know just what they were up to but I was peppered with requests for things every few minutes.

"Mom can we use some potting soil?"




"Mom, do you have any string that we could use?"




"Hey Mom? Do you think if we planted this stick it would grow into a tree?"




"Mom, do you have anything that would work as a small swimming pool?"



"Mom? Do you think that fairies dry their clothes on a laundry line?"




So then I ask, "Where do you suppose the fairies hide? Under the thicket of spring plants?"





And they say, "No. We are pretty sure they dance among the tulips."




They could very well be right. But, I think a few must live in the greenhouses. How else can I explain this bloom?




-dana

21 comments:

  1. susanApril 9, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    fairies...victoria is into fairies. they do grow fast, i really love the area they built for their fairy friends. i love your greenhouse, i want one so bad, seems the only way to be able to get anything to grow around here. it is barely 30 still and the ground is frozen solid and it is almost mid april!

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  2. MichaelaApril 9, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    You just made my day with this post. Thanks...

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  3. amylouwhosewsApril 9, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    Lovely!

    I love spring for this very reason - all the blooms and fresh sprouting seeds.

    And I love little girls imaginations. I want to live in that little fairy land!

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  4. Salem StitcherApril 9, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Sweet. What a world...

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  5. CassieApril 9, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    These are the things that life is all about. Love this post.

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  6. ancient oneApril 9, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Love this post... love what the girls made... for the faries..

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  7. Bloggy MamaApril 9, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Perfect and wonderful. Love it!

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  8. AmyApril 9, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    I think our girls would get along well, they build lovely fairy lands too, it's way too cute! Have you seen the Fairy Houses books by Barry and Tracy Kane? Here's a link to it http://www.amazon.com/Fairy-Houses-Everywhere/dp/097081044X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239318483&sr=8-1

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  9. Stephanie DApril 9, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Oh, I remember when I was young and believed in fairies enough to make little "homes" for them. I'm glad that innocence is still alive and well in little girls.

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  10. eeshApril 9, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    I love your blog, it's such a breath of fresh air.

    Where can I get a list of your playlist? I love it so much I just log onto your blog and let it run while I go about my day. But I'd love to put them on my Ipod for when I'm out.

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  11. ChrisApril 9, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Oh, just adorable . . .
    I absolutely love the tiny twig swing and clothes line - precious! If I were a fairy, I would definitely like to live there!

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  12. Jenn~April 9, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    I am so so jealous of all your green....can not wait till Spring....well, real Spring that is :)

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  13. GinaApril 10, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    And they say, "No. We are pretty sure they dance among the tulips."....I just love it. Thank you for this little post. It makes me want to go plant my own fairy garden.

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  14. ArtfulifeApril 10, 2009 at 3:04 AM

    Your girls are too cute. I bet they had so much fun making that together. So fun Dana.

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  15. LisalouApril 10, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    I love your greenhouse! Fairies are too cool!

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  16. Mrs. VApril 10, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    Playing in the dirt, again. I loved it as a young girl, my imagination was on full time with rocks and twigs making great paths for the horses around the tree trunks.
    Thanks for sharing, just darling!!

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  17. The Young OnesApril 10, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    A greenhouse! Oh man. I am officially jealous. :-) And fairies are near and dear to my heart, I collect them. I was amazed at all the detail those beautiful girls thought of. Can't wait to hear about Spring Break! -Tonya

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  18. UnknownApril 14, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Sweet girls! I love imaginations at work - thanks for sharing :)

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  19. tipperApril 15, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Love it.

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  20. CarolApril 19, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    I remember the days when I used to "play" fairyland with my girls. Brings back great memories.

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  21. ctgardengirlApril 21, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    Sweet conversation, tiny swings and clotheslines, and fairies...it made me smile and think happy thoughts. Thank you!

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