Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Fit for Fairies

When downtown I often drive by a couple of hippies who have created a marvelous but tiny garden in the roots of an old tree.  I always enjoy seeing what they've created. 
 
Little herbs are tucked into crevices.
 
Painted rocks, and rock gatherings, are arranged in patterns.

The tree itself boasts a number of paintings with added decorative leaves.

Now all it needs are for the fairies to come.
Readers, don't you just love stumbling upon folk art in the community?

39 comments:

  1. Steve SurrattJuly 9, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    Hum, I'm getting some ideas about my two huge Maple's on Brandon....but I need some, umm, artistic talent first...

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  2. AnonymousJuly 9, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    What a great find, Lisa. I have a blog friend, Celestina Marie, who paints on magnolia leaves! Hope you have a good day.

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  3. Buttons ThoughtsJuly 9, 2014 at 6:58 AM

    Oh Now that is a garden or two fit for a wedding if you know what I mean:) Hug B

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  4. CatJuly 9, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    Where is this?

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  5. LinJuly 9, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Do you think kids did this?

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  6. RoanJuly 9, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    How cool! Looks like fairy land to me!

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  7. The CrankyJuly 9, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    What fun! Leave it to a couple of old hippies to have such creative fun. =)

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  8. Vision By MilaJuly 9, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    They did a good job!

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  9. Sunnybrook FarmJuly 9, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    There used to be a guy who molded cow manure in the shape of turtles and you put it in flower gardens to fertilize. They would fit here if kids would leave them alone. They were called turdles.

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  10. Bas.July 9, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Ja maar dit is wel leuk.

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  11. Busy Bee SuzJuly 9, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    I think that is just so darn cute. I also love that you typed the word Hippies. :)

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  12. Out on the prairieJuly 9, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    One greenhouse near me has an entire section devoted to fairy gardens

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  13. MichaeleJuly 9, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    I would just love stumbling upon Hippies! One doesn't find many of those in rual NE.

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  14. TexWisGirlJuly 9, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    they obviously enjoy it.

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  15. MichelleJuly 9, 2014 at 9:55 AM

    I do love folk art. This is a nice find!

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  16. Betsy Banks AdamsJuly 9, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Hi Lisa, There are some very creative people in your community.. I love folk art... NEAT!

    Been busy this week... Haven't been blogging much.. Let me know if I have missed one you want me to specifically see!!!

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  17. Kerri FarleyJuly 9, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    OH i LOVE LOVE LOVE!

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  18. mail4roseyJuly 9, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    That is pretty cool!

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  19. Rob-bearJuly 9, 2014 at 12:36 PM

    What lovely folk art! Glad you found it, and enjoyed it, and shared it.

    Blessings and Bear hugs!

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  20. AnonymousJuly 9, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    That is so cool. I love when people do funky things like that.

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  21. Ginny HartzlerJuly 9, 2014 at 1:18 PM

    Oh my gosh, you have found a treasure! Come to think of it, this may be a good and cheap project for you and the boys this summer. I especially like the painted feather and the painted knot in the tree.

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  22. L.L.EJuly 9, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    That's awesome! Very creative.

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  23. Gail DixonJuly 9, 2014 at 3:00 PM

    Yes, I do love folk art! We have an area near the Capitol that has handmade signs from an elementary school, complete with misspelled words. Anyway, this is so much cooler!

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  24. Tina Fariss BarbourJuly 9, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Oh, I would love to play there in the garden! What creative people.

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  25. SallyJuly 9, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    I love that, Lisa. I've never stumbled across anything like it. Thank you so much for sharing! :)

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  26. jp@A Green RidgeJuly 9, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    If it is like this, I do!!!!! A town only a few miles from here is very artsy...I should go and bring my camera one of these days...I do love some of their ideas!...:)JP

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  27. Endah MurniyatiJuly 9, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    So creative. I love the idea.

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  28. Tweedles -- that's meJuly 9, 2014 at 10:51 PM

    That is total gorgeous!! And happy!
    love Tweedles

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  29. Bee LadyJuly 10, 2014 at 4:16 AM

    I love this idea! And I think the fairies are already there! You can't see them!

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  30. GauriJuly 10, 2014 at 4:31 AM

    This is terrific... LOved the painted rocks... never really thought of that! Thanks for sharing this art

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  31. troutbirderJuly 10, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Now that is one really neat little garden...:)

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  32. LindaJuly 10, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    So cute! I've come across places in Virginia and West Virginia that see to attract hippies. Amenities seem to be local agriculture, an art community, and outdoor recreation!

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  33. Coloring Outside the LinesJuly 10, 2014 at 8:03 PM

    Well, how COOL is that!! Awesome.

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  34. An Apel a DayJuly 10, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    That's a cute little garden!

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  35. SlamdunkJuly 10, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    Looks fairy friendly to me! I have to steer clear of the creative gardens in our neighborhood as my male yellow buffalo dog tends to want to give them his signature shower.

    Enjoy your weekend, Lisa.

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  36. UnknownJuly 10, 2014 at 11:16 PM

    That is such a fun idea. I bet it gets better and better each year.

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  37. Chatty CroneJuly 11, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    I just love to look at things like that - makes me happy - bet the kids loved it.

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  38. UnknownJuly 13, 2014 at 10:37 PM

    I had took a "double take" at the radiance of these colors and wondered if you used a filter. Just natural and very nice!

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  39. Debby@Just BreatheJuly 14, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    I love it!

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