Puffing Billy

by Carmel | Feb 19, 2019 | Attractions, Dandenong Ranges, Emerald, Local attractions

Relax and take in the views as the steam train, Puffing Billy chugs its way through forests, grasslands and over historial bridges.

Finishing our deck with lattice

by Carmel | Nov 3, 2019 | Buzz, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

The underside of our tall deck was exposed. It was untidy, unsightly and in desperate need of a makeover. Thank goodness for lattice!

Part 5: Creating a large outdoor Fairy Garden – choosing plants

by Carmel | Oct 9, 2019 | Buzz, Fairy Garden, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

Discover the types of plants that are best suited to Fairy Gardens. Real and artificial; tall and short; green and colourful.

Part 6: Creating a large outdoor Fairy Garden – the Carnival

by Carmel | Sep 22, 2019 | Art, Buzz, Fairy Garden, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

In this post we’re zeroing in on our Fairy Garden Carnival (aka Fair). We outline how we made it, offer hints & tips & include photos.

Part 4b: Creating a large outdoor fairy garden – setting up buildings (the right way)

by Carmel | Sep 15, 2019 | Buzz, Fairy Garden, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

Part 4b of our series on how to create a large, outdoor fairy garden looks at the right way to lay out buildings and various types of ground covers.

Fairy Garden Cafe

by Carmel | Sep 14, 2019 | Buzz, Fairy Garden, Our gardens

Fairies enjoy a coffee at the start of their day, just like we humans do. Our cute Fairy Tale Cafe was once a bus. Got to love fairy garden repurposing!

Part 4a: Creating a large outdoor fairy garden – setting up buildings (what not to do)

by Carmel | Sep 9, 2019 | Buzz, Fairy Garden, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

The positioning of our Fairy Garden buildings didn’t go as smoothly as hoped to begin with. Luckily we came up with some creative solutions!

Garden art illuminated at night

by Carmel | Sep 4, 2019 | Art, Buzz, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

We added this amazing set of rusty sculptures to the front garden. Now, thanks to solar spotlights, it’s a feature both day and night.

Part 3: Creating a large, outdoor fairy garden – Preparing the land

by Carmel | Aug 10, 2019 | Art, Buzz, Fairy Garden, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

When creating an outdoor fairy garden it’s important to get soil & hardscaping right because they form the foundation of your entire garden.

Ferntree Gully Market

by Carmel | Aug 8, 2019 | Dandenong Ranges, Events, Markets

Weekly on Saturdays. Ferntree Gully Market is a vibrant craft and plant market promoting hand-made and home-grown products.

Kallista Community Market

by Carmel | Aug 7, 2019 | Dandenong Ranges, Events, Markets

At Kallista Community Market you’ll find food, plants, hand made goodies and entertainment. This Market has been running for over 40 years!

Part 2: Creating a large, outdoor fairy garden – Planning

by Carmel | Jul 27, 2019 | Art, Buzz, Fairy Garden, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

Part 2: Planning. To achieve magical results, a large-scale fairy garden needs a bit of forethought and planning, as well as loads of creativity.

Skyhigh – Christmas in July

by Carmel | Jul 15, 2019 | Dandenong Ranges, Events, Views and vistas

July 21. If you love the festive season, Skyhigh’s Christmas in July luncheon is the perfect get together for family & friends.