Are there fairies at the bottom of your garden? (Even if there aren’t it’s great fun to pretend!) Build a house and little garden that just might entice the wee people to come and play. Begin by planting lacy ferns and trailing ivy to ensure the little people a bit of privacy. Then, using bark, leaves, twigs and other natural materials, create a charming little home that any fairy would be pleased to live in. The construction site is an attractive basket that is easily carried home. Once the house is built, begin landscaping – lay out paths, design a garden, build a twig fence or install a small pond. When finished your Fairy House and Garden can be enjoyed in a secluded, shady spot in your garden or in your home. The October 13 Tower Hill Botanic Garden class includes all materials, plants and decorative accents. Please bring a pair garden/floral scissors with you. This class is geared to adults but teens are welcome. Time is 1:30 – 4, and the cost is $65 for Tower Hill members $79 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org

Betsy Williams teaches, lectures and writes about living with herbs and flowers. A gardener and herb grower since 1972, Betsy trained as a florist in Boston and England. She combines her floral and gardening skills with an extensive knowledge of history, plant lore and seasonal celebrations. Betsy is the author of several books on the uses and stories of herbs and flowers. She has appeared on the Discovery Channel and greater Boston cable stations as well as local and national radio talk shows. Betsy lectures and teaches locally and nationally.