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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.

Part 1: Creating a large, outdoor Fairy Garden

by Carmel | Jul 12, 2019 | Art, Buzz, Fairy Garden, Humble beginnings, Our gardens

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…

Our thief left clues!

by Carmel | Jul 9, 2019 | Buzz, Our gardens, Wildlife

Yesterday I discovered that we were the victims of a theft! During the night our veggie patch had been decimated, but there were clues…

A misty morning in the hills

by Carmel | Jun 23, 2019 | Buzz, Dandenong Ranges, Emerald, Our gardens

No matter what the weather in Emerald – sun, rain, hail or mist – nature offers something to take your breath away. This morning it was mist…

Garden Art – painted mannequins

by Carmel | Jun 18, 2019 | Art, Buzz, Emerald, Our gardens

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

Blacksmith’s Festival

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!

Feed the birds

by Carmel | Jun 4, 2019 | Buzz, Emerald, Our gardens, Wildlife

This little spot at Ferny Hill Retreat has been set aside for bird feeding. Sit back with a wine or coffee and wait for the birds to arrive.