by Lesley Martinez on 2015-05-18
For all garden lovers of Redlands there was an event held this last Saturday at the Historic Kendall Place. The house became home to the “Fairy Garden Festival,” which started early at 10 a.m.
The front yard was covered with vendors selling their garden themed knick-knacks and there were plants of all sorts for the event-goers to purchase or to simply enjoy. Many also sold hand-made creations, such as paintings and carvings of gardens. One of the more popular booths sold was what the creator calls “Pixie Village Cottages.” These hand-made cottages resemble something you may have seen in a fairy tale film. They come in all sizes, big and small; creator Dennis Patterson shared it is his hobby and that it takes him approximately three to five days to make these cottages.
He shared, “We (he and his wife) have lots of fun making them! I wish I could do it full time.”
Inside the house, many brought their garden inspirations to display, and event-goers had the chance to vote for their favorite. In the backyard, Linda Evans was giving a demonstration on how to grow your own produce.
She advised the audience to “spend the extra money (on soil) for your food," mainly for the reason that organic soil is more expensive, but she says it will help you stay healthier longer.
Another demonstration was set to start at 11:30 a.m. This event was called the “Hands-on Fairy Garden Workshop,” and it gave many the opportunity to show their creativity skills.
Many participants had previously to the event bought accessories, such as small pebbles and fairy dolls, for their garden.
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Fairy Garden Festival
Date: 5/16/2015
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Event Location: Kendall Place
Address: 120 E. Palm Ave. Redlands CA 92373
Description: to 4 p.m. Enjoy these miniature gardens! Tickets $5/adult, children 13 & under w/an adult free. Tickets available @ the Festival & @ Gerrards Market & Precious Times Antiques.
More information here from a pre-event PR:
Fairies will fly into Redlands during the Garden and Floral Arrangers Guild first
“Fairy Garden Festival” on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Historic Kendall Place 120 E. Palm Ave. Redlands.
What is a Fairy Garden or a Miniature Garden? They are creative, water-wise gardens for small spaces. Come learn the joy and wonder of making Fairy Gardens and Miniature Gardens. Explore the ‘Garden and Floral Exhibition’ filled with remarkable horticultural specimens and artful floral designs. Stroll through the delightful life-size Fairy Garden Tour. Discover one-of-a kind finds from Unique Vendors and Accomplished Artists plus Opportunity Drawings and Silent Auctions. Investigate Ladybugs and their release or make gigantic bubbles and more.
Event Tickets are $5.00 for Adults and children (13 and under with an adult) are Free. Tickets will be available at the Festival and at Gerrards Market and Precious Times Antiques in Redlands.
For more than a century, people from 3 to 103 have been enjoying Fairy Gardens. In 1893, the Fairy Garden concept first debuted in the United States at the Chicago World’s Fair. Soon miniature gardens became all the rage. Their popularity continued through the Victorian era and even into the mid-century as miniature gardens moved into apartments and balconies worldwide.
The beauty of all gardens can be appreciated at any scale. Fairy Gardens and Miniature Garden fit well into hidden areas where they await discovery or they can be crafted into a wide variety of containers for porches, decks and patios or even indoors. PLEASE CALL 909 885-7808, or 909 794 -6293 for Reservations or additional information.
The Garden and Floral Arrangers Guild is a Redlands-based 501(c)(3) educational non-profit organization that offers programs, floral arranging studies and demonstrations, gardening forums, school workshops. Veteran projects and more. The Guild also sponsors, assists with and participates in community and regional NGC Flower Shows including the National Award-winning Southland Orchid Shows and the American Clivia Society Shows - both at the Huntington Library in San Marino and the Guild Flower Shows in Redlands.
The Guild is a member of California Garden Clubs, Inc., Palms to Pines District and National Garden Clubs, Inc., Pacific Region. www/CaliforniaGardenClubs.com/GardenFloralArrangersGuild
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