The Cove News – Page 3 – The Cove At Fairview, Blue Ridge Mountain Vacation Rentals

Last Koi Fish Feeding of the Year!!

November 8, 2018

On our property we have three Koi Ponds with beautiful Koi Fish of various colorations. Our guests enjoy feeding the Koi Fish in the warmer months. In winter months, the Koi Fish semi-hibernate and do not eat anything. We have just stopped feeding the Koi Fish for the year as the water temperature has gotten colder. We will start feeding them again in the Spring when the water temperature is consistently warmer and the Koi Fish wake up from their winter sleep.

Fall Flowers!!

October 18, 2018

We have just completed a Fall Flowers Display. This display features some Fall favorites: Mums, Pineapple Sage, Sedums, and of course pumpkins! The herbs, sage and oregano, will be fed to the chickens in November. Also, we have trimmed a light green evergreen that is located by the barn. The evergreen boughs give a touch of festive greenery to the Fall Flowers Display.

Gathering Seeds!!

October 12, 2018

Today we gather seeds. Zinnias, Marigolds, Iron Weed, Shasta Daisies, Tall Phlox, Butterfly Weed, Joe Pye Weed, Iron Weed, & Echinacea are some of the plants we are gathering seeds from. The flowers and stems are dried out, and the flowers contain dried seeds. Some seeds of wildflowers and perennials can now be scattered in the gardens. These seed know when to bloom in the Spring. Other seeds, such as the Marigold shown in the picture, will be stored over the Winter and scattered in the Spring.

Signs!!

October 2, 2018

We have recently added several custom-made signs to our property in order to point out areas of interest. There now are signs for Koi Falls, The Lotus Pond, & Flower Hill. We have added 2 Whoa Signs at the exit of our property in order to reinforce safety for our guests. There is also a sign for Garden Cabin Party Only at the new bridge to the Garden Cabin and a sign for Garden Cabin Parking Only. We have added these signs to maintain a high standard of privacy for our guests. All signs display our logo and The Cove at Fairview name.

Garden Cabin Bridge!!

September 26, 2018

We have constructed a beautiful new bridge. The bridge is from the parking area to the Garden Cabin deck. It is constructed with pressure treated pine wood and hog wire. This bridge is a great upgrade for our guests. Guests can now leave their car and conveniently cross the bridge onto the Garden Cabin deck.

Planter at Chicken Coop!!

August 30, 2018

We have just added a new planter to the outside of the solar-powered chicken coop! This planter is constructed from railroad ties. We filled the planter with heated manure (from our barn animals) to grow the plants in. Heating manure is letting the sun burn Nitrogen from the manure to make a cheap and ecologically sustainable fertilizer. We have planted vegetables, herbs, and flowers. They include: Corn, Onion, Oregano, Dill, Pineapple Sage, Sage, Marigolds, +.

Metal Glider

August 8, 2018

Our House porch now features an antique metal glider. This glider is approximately 70 years old and came from Frank’s childhood home. (Frank is co-owner and manager of The Cove at Fairview). We have ground off two coats of paint and polyurethaned this piece of furniture. This antique has a contemporary flair, blending tradition with modern. Frank has many great memories of sitting on the glider and we hope you will as well!

New Chicken Coop

July 25, 2018

We have a new chicken coop! This small coop sits on a hillside by the barn and is surrounded by Zinnias and Marigolds. The coop is primarily used to raise baby chicks. This new coop has 4 nesting boxes, a ramp, and a perch. We also have put a flower pot filled with dirt inside of the coop so that the young hens will learn to take a dust bath. Chickens take dust baths in order to stay clean and healthy.

New Porch Cushions at the Garden Cabin!!

July 9, 2018

We have recently added new porch cushions to the Garden Cabin. These striped cushions with muted greens add a look of natural elegance to the porch. The porch has a wicker type table for two – perfect for a romantic meal under the stars. There are also two metal chairs and a metal loveseat. The porch also features a private hot tub and a propane & charcoal grill (propane and charcoal provided).

New Furniture at “Our House”

June 20, 2018

We have recently added some lovely new furniture to “Our House.” The one cushion sofa is turquoise and is perfect for napping. The two chairs have stripes of turquoise embedded in stripes of muted grays. The area rug has a turquoise and brown design, accenting both the new furniture and our handmade wormy chestnut furniture.

24 Fairview Cove Road

(828) 628-4967

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