Local Color / May 20, 2026
Tiny Handmade Homes Are Hidden All Over the Idaho Botanical Garden Right Now
The Idaho Botanical Garden’s Fairy & Gnome Home Exhibit tucks miniature handcrafted dwellings throughout the grounds through May 31, included with regular admission.
BOISE, ID—Through May 31, the Idaho Botanical Garden is hiding something small in plain sight: a collection of tiny handmade fairy and gnome homes nestled throughout the garden beds and pathways. The Fairy & Gnome Home Exhibit is included with regular garden admission, making it one of the lower-effort, higher-reward spring outings in the Treasure Valley. The miniature homes are handcrafted, which means each one is worth a second look. Spring at the Botanical Garden is already a strong argument for leaving the house. Small architecture scattered among the blooms is a reasonable bonus.