Gardening in the hills is a BIG job!
I looked at the gum tree in Ferny Hill Retreat’s front garden the other day only to discover that a massive branch was split and very dangerous…
Guest’s private fernery & patio
Privacy is assured at Ferny Hill Retreat, Emerald. This idyllic outdoor space is for guests only. Need a relaxing break?
Uplifting spring garden photos, 2020
Check out photos of Ferny Hill Retreat’s spring gardens, sprinkled with a little uplifting prose. Enjoy!
Ferny Hill Retreat (30-sec video)
Ferny Hill Retreat, an art-inspired holiday apartment in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, has all you need for a relaxing getaway in the hills…
Part 8: Creating a large, outdoor Fairy Garden – the farm
Not all Fairy Villages have farms but luckily ours does. Wee folk love cuddling and playing with farm animals. It’s like a petting zoo!
Part 7: Creating a large outdoor Fairy Garden – the Fairy Tree
Fairies love trees – they talk to them and they live in them! Learn how we made the fairy tree in our fairy garden.
Finishing our deck with lattice
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
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
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.
Hi, I’m Carmel
