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Fern fronds signaling Spring

Fern fronds signaling Spring

by Carmel | Sep 11, 2021 | Carmel's thoughts, Our gardens

Spring is just around the corner and this tree fern knows it. I love this time of year at Ferny Hill Retreat when the gardens burst into life.

Gardening in the hills is a BIG job!

Gardening in the hills is a BIG job!

by Carmel | Mar 9, 2021 | Buzz, Carmel's thoughts, Dandenong Ranges, Emerald, Our gardens

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

by Carmel | Nov 9, 2020 | Buzz, Our gardens, Our guests, Wellbeing

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

Uplifting spring garden photos, 2020

by Carmel | Sep 8, 2020 | Carmel's thoughts, Emerald, Our gardens, Wellbeing

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 (30-sec video)

by Carmel | Jan 25, 2020 | Buzz, Dandenong Ranges, Emerald, Interior design, Local attractions, Our gardens, Videos

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

Part 8: Creating a large, outdoor Fairy Garden – the farm

by Carmel | Nov 28, 2019 | Buzz, Fairy Garden, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

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

Part 7: Creating a large outdoor Fairy Garden – the Fairy Tree

by Carmel | Nov 24, 2019 | Buzz, Fairy Garden, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

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

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

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.

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Hi, I’m Carmel

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  • Proud owner of Ferny Hill Retreat
  • Aspiring children’s author
  • Art lover, nature lover
  • Traveller, explorer
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  • Fern fronds signaling Spring
  • Gardening in the hills is a BIG job!
  • The rewards of hosting a short term rental (beyond money)
  • Guest’s private fernery & patio
  • New feature wall in the bedroom
  • We’re officially one of Airbnb’s best of the best

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