Last month, after over a week of being snowed in, the thaw came fast and furious with 3 days of heavy rain. On that 3rd day, we got over 3 inches between midnight and 8 am. Yikes! We are used to heavy rain on a regular basis during the winter, but this was a lot … Continue reading Go With the Flow

Because of our wooded location, we get a myriad of birds here at Fernhaven. To bring them closer for viewing pleasure, what do you do? Of course, you put up bird feeders! I always enjoyed feeding the wild birds at our old home in suburbia, but out here in a more rural situation is whole … Continue reading Bear-Proof Bird Feeder

A lot was accomplished at Fernhaven last year and I have been very busy progressing the vision for this slice of paradise. Thus I apologize for the lack of posts this past year! So here is an overview of the happenings from the last year to get you all caught up. Starting last winter-- while … Continue reading 2020 Overview

Wow, this spring and summer whizzed by in a flash!  It's been a pretty mild summer, not too hot this year, and I've loved every minute.  Here's a look at what's been looking good and progressing at Fernhaven this growing season (plus just some eye candy plants!) and a peek at some projects to come … Continue reading Summer 2019

I have been a bird lover for a long time and am owned by a variety including a Senegal parrot (for 22 years so far), various finches, chickens and I enjoy feeding the wild birds as well.  So when an opportunity came up to acquire a group of doves and their aviary, I jumped at … Continue reading For the Birds

Spring has finally arrived!  New stalks & shoots, buds & blooms are popping out everywhere.  There are new things happening daily and it's a very exciting time of year!  First off, a look back at winter and how some things fared through a harsh February (aka "winter" this year). Most of the damage here came … Continue reading Winter assessments; Spring forward!

What's a gardener to do when you can't get outside to play?  You find ways to play inside, of course!  Most of the winter was pretty mild so I did get a lot done outside, but actual cold, cold winter was all contained in the month of February this year.  During this month plant passions … Continue reading Winter gardening

It's been a very mild fall this year and many plants have preformed beautifully right into November and December.  Here's a look at some of the great late performers, some new areas I've been planting and a look at some of the natural areas of Fernhaven.   The range of fall color this year was … Continue reading Fall 2018

On the north side of the house there was a nice wide area of about 14 feet between the house and the rock wall-- plenty of space to squeeze in a new garden bed!  There was somewhat of a gravel path there already, and next to the house I hadn't done anything with yet so … Continue reading The (almost) No-Dig Garden Bed

So I haven't written at all this season, it's been very busy around Fernhaven and life in general.  So I thought I'd give an update on some projects I've been working on recently. First off, the rock wall.  It is filling in so nicely and I have been very pleased with the results so far.  … Continue reading Spring / Summer 2018 Happenings