What’s been going on around the house??

Lots to tell you the truth. 

Dale has finished putting up the patio and he has been doing lots in the back yard to get it ready for when I start doing family daycare. 

Here are some photos of what it all looks like now.  There are still a few things to do.  We are going to turf down under the clothesline and plant out a whole heap of plants to try and keep children away from climbing on things.  Fingers crossed that plan will work. 

Dale’s mum will be here in two weeks and I think is planning on doing the paving single handedly, although I’m sure Dale will be able to help when he is not at work. 

The vege patch is doing very well as you can see from the photos.  The green bushy things are broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage various.  I’ve also planted some spring onions, peas and beans.  I will plant some seed potatoes soon too, I am just waiting for the chook manure I put in the soil to break down a little bit.  The herbs are finally starting to grow as well.  The coriander has shot, the basil is growing and the parsely and chives seem to finally be doing something. 

The corns looking a little worse for wear cos we had some really strong winds and it got blown over nearly horizontal.  It’s then tried to right itself again.  The cabbage is at the end of that patch. 

We also now have two apple trees, one Golden Delicious and one Pink Lady.  Can’t wait for those to fruit.  I better start looking for apple recipes now. 

Anyway, will show you more photos as we get more stuff done.