So fantastic – a kookaburra sitting on our fence post just out the back! I was able to sneak a couple of pictures without scaring him/her off!
Kookaburras are fabulous birds! The heaviest of the Kingfisher family, they have the most amazing laugh!
If you have never heard one and are interested – click here
I have seen a pair hanging around lately and would love to tame them. My best friend grew up with them flying onto the back veranda where they used to hand feed them!
Anyway, today was lovely! A real total chalk and cheese from yesterday!
We went down to Sisters Beach this afternoon to enjoy a walk while the sun was out. It was a little chilly when the sun dipped behind clouds, but mostly it was nice. Parents thought it was a bit windy, but honestly, after nearly 7 years in Tasmania, if its not blowing me off my feet, I don’t notice it!!
Dad taking some snaps!
Wanted a photo of my folks together. This is them being funny… thanks for the bottom shot Mum and Dad!
I eventually got them behaving nicely!
The usual shapes and textures catch my eye…
Meanwhile, back at home my first tiny sprouts have popped up!
The rocket is the winner for the fastest seeds to germinate!
I found some leek that went into a lovely soup Mum made tonight (bacon, leek, corn, potato)
The few strawberries that I dug up the other day which are marking time in the hothouse are looking quite perky!
And where to start with that passionfruit?
I am toying with the idea of giving in to it and letting it have the hothouse and building another one for my tomatoes and chillis!
Another little patch of liliums are looking great even though the wayward chooks got in there and tried to scratch them up!
You can’t really see it properly, but this compost pile is steaming!! I was trying to balance my camera (its heavy) in one hand to take a photo as I tried to pitchfork the compost over! Its so hot! (The white-ish bits in the photo are actually steam)
I am pretty excited with this new addition to our garden! Mum and Dad bought me this absolutely lovely little Boronia! I love them – they smell divine! I have to do some research into how to care for them and where is the best place to plant them.
Well, thats all from the Peanut Gallery… time for bed!
Hope everyone has a brilliant weekend ahead!
Cheers
