Fairies are flocking to the gardens of families all over the Twin Cities this spring. Don't be surprised if you see one pop up in your neighborhood or even in your very own back yard. If you wish to attract your own fairy, pixie, or gnome be sure to create a welcoming environment. They really don't need much and are quite creative in their own right. It was about six years ago when we made our first fairy garden. It was very simple. Using the base of a terra cotta pot, we filled it with sand and spent a whopping $5.00 at Michael's picking out the tiniest items such as a mini watering can, flowers, and wooden painted birds, bees, and ladybugs. The fairy surprised us that night by sprinkling fairy dust (it looked a bit like red glitter) all over the garden. We always knew the fairy had come because some of the items would be moved when we looked at it in the morning. The fairy didn't come every night so it was always fun to look and wait for chan