FAQ - Fairies Answer Questions, Third Installment

It is the month of May and time to roll out our FAQ post again. Last time my readers got a little Medieval history lesson, learned about my Irises and that Grandma does not play favorites when it comes to the Fairies.

I invite all of my readers to comment on this post with any questions they might have for me about fairy gardens and even questions you might have for specific fairies (which I will pass on to them). I will try and answer your questions in a timely manner and in due time, will make a follow up blog post that will feature some questions and their answers.

In addition, the blog's anniversary is beginning to sneak up on us and I would like a little input from my readers and followers. It has been suggested that I give my readers and followers a 'name.' For example, fans of the band Kiss are called The Kiss Army, Deadheads followed The Grateful Dead and Lady Gaga's adoring fans are Little Monsters. In most instances, the fans themselves name the group as a whole so I would like some input from my readers. 

I have yet to decide, but I believe a prize will be in order for the reader who can come up with a name I like. I should have a prize decided on by the time we post the FAQ answers. Best of luck, and don't forget to post your questions.

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FAQ: Fairies Answer Questions - Answers

It's time to answer some questions! We had one come in on my fairy Facebook page and two others here on the blog. So lets get started.

Lorena M. was curious about something mentioned in a recent post where the music teachers Maestro and Minstrel were introduced; "I was just wondering what is a bardic tale?"

To explain this, I'll need to share a little Medieval history (with the help of Wikipedia). A bard was employed by a person of higher class to write poems praising their ancestors and family name. This term soon also became associated with authors and singers who would share epic tales which may have been based on fact but also bloated with embellishments for the sake of entertainment. So a bardic tale would be a entertaining story or song that is based on a fact. 

My granddaughter Elissa H. wanted to know what my favorite fairy was. I had never really thought about it and it's a hard choice since I am constantly getting new arrivals, but I think my favorite is... all of them!!! How can you expect me to choose one! That's like choosing a favorite child or grandchild; impossible.

Finally, we have a question from my fairy Facebook page.

"Your irises are beautiful! Do you dig them up when they are finished blooming or do you leave them in the ground in hopes they will come up again next year?" - Maureen M.

I was visiting the home of my best friend earlier this year and her Irises caught my eye. They were stunning and I made an impulse trip to the store on my way home to buy the exact kind. They weren't bulbs, they were teetering on the edge of blooming, and it is the first Iris I've ever had. I plan to leave them planted and see what happens. I also plan to buy more, perhaps experimenting with different colors.

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FAQ - Fairies Answer Questions, Second Installment

This is the second installment of FAQ for my blog. Our first request for questions from my readers was posted in January and answers were posted in February. Now that it's March, it's time to call out for your questions once again.

I invite all of my followers to comment on this post with any questions they might have for me about fairy gardens and even questions you might have for specific fairies (which I will pass on to them). I will try and answer your questions in a timely manner and in due time, will make a follow up blog post that will feature some questions and their answers.

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FAQ: Fairies Answer Questions - Answers

Last month I introduced a new segment to my blog, opening up the floor to my readers by asking them to send in their questions about my fairy garden. I received one question as a reply to that post but will also be addressing a few other questions pulled from other posts as well as my google+ page.

We will begin with a question from Nichole O. who wrote: 
"I read about the Queen and the Princess and have even read mention of a neighboring communities King and Queen but I wonder; where is the King of your fairy garden?"

That is a very good question! Some may have wondered the same thing but just didn't ask, so I'm glad it was brought up. My fairy garden does have a King and, no, I have not posted about him yet but will take the time now to explain. Queen AmberLynn is married to King Cormac Mac Fidaig who prefers to go by the title King Mac. He is alive and well but has been away from the community and its subjects for over a year, dedicated to visiting the many fairy communities around the world. As you can imagine, a trip like that would take quite a while and the Queen is expecting his return in six months (which is why she is so set on the new upgrades to the community being finished before then). 

The King did not take this trek alone, and just like with the local fairy community tour that the Queen recently returned from with Princess Jezelle, he had ulterior motives. This royal family is a family of four and the last to be introduced; Prince Finn Mac Fidaig who is known by all as "Little Mac." Community tours are essential to the upbringing of a good royal as they offer a peek into how other communities are run and organized, and the family hopes that this tour will inspire Little Mac to be a great leader. The Queen is anxious to hear from her son about his trip, hoping that he has met a princess or two that has caught his eye.

Unfortunately I do not have a photo of either the King or Prince, but when they return I will be sure to do so, after I tell them all about my blog and the people on the internet who are interested in them!

Back in December, a Google+ follower by the name of Herbert S. made an concerning observation; a lack of male fairies in my garden. 

"Seems that you would need a few males to keep the fairy population going." 

I would like to put everyone's mind at ease. It is true that in my blog and photos, not many males have been captured but I assure you that there are plenty in the community. Most male fairies have been hard at work on construction and I tend to stay away so as not to disturb or distract them. I know how important it is for the renovations to be completed before the King and Prince return and because of certain impromptu projects (ex: five new arrivals in December), I know that they are hard at work to meet that deadline.

Finally, a follower on Google+, Fensterfarm Greenhouse, asked if I had a YouTube channel. In fact, I do. I am slowly reaching out to new avenues on the internet and YouTube is one of my newest - the account is only three months old and there are only a handful of videos uploaded, but just as my blog slowly went from a crawl to a waddle, so too will my YouTube Channel (with the help of my grandchildren, of course). The link to my YouTube Channel as well as my Fairy Garden FaceBook page are always on the bottom of most of my blog posts. Be sure to check it out!

Thank you to those who submitted questions and for those of you who still have questions to ask, be sure to keep an eye out for the next FAQ! (Here's a hint: it will be next week)

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FAQ - Fairies Answer Questions, First Installment

Since I began this blog in July 2014, I have slowly gained subscribers with an interest in all things related to fairy gardens. I notice many of you commenting on my gardens and even mentioning that you are in the process of making your own. With the coming of the new year, I decided that it would be a good idea to use this forum as a way to communicate better with my audience through a Q and A. 

I invite all of my followers to comment on this post with any questions they might have for me about fairy gardens and even questions you might have for specific fairies (which I will pass on to them). I will try and answer your questions in a timely manner and in due time, will make a follow up blog post that will feature some questions and their answers. The fairies are very excited to play a bigger role in my blog and are ready to answer your questions!

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