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

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.

Garden art illuminated at night

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.

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

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.

Ferny Hill Retreat’s fairy garden is going to be a large village with everything mystical folk need for a happy life. Follow our journey…

Two wire mannequins placed next to a shed transformed a once dreary garden bed. It now zings, thanks to the bright pops of colour!

by Carmel | Jun 11, 2019 | Art, Events

13 Oct 2019. Experience Blacksmiths forging red-hot metal to create sculpture, tools & other decorative items. A FREE family fun day out!

1st Sat monthly, except Jan. Cockatoo Country Market is an artisan market in the Dandenong Ranges. Buy locally grown and hand made products.

by Carmel | Apr 19, 2019 | Art, Attractions

Cameo Cinemas offers a mix of movies for discerning audiences. 8 screens, including an outdoor cinema in summer.