Looking Good!

I'm finding this opening of the tree fern fronds over a few days quite fascinating. Back to creative pursuits in the New Year I hope when things are not so busy.

Shade for the new Tree Fern.

As was pointed out in the previous post, ferns need shade, especially brand new fern fronds. We've rigged up some shade for the whole area, so although they still get some morning sun they are protected from the hot afternoon sun.

Growing Progress.

Another photo of the tree fern after a few days and it's beginning to look like some weird sea creature with tentacles.

What a Sight!

 

 Some months ago we decided that the Tree Fern we had planted many years ago had grown so big that we had to do something about it, partly because it had grown taller than the house and in the hot summers all the fronds were getting burnt and dying off, and partly because we couldn't see the fronds any more to enjoy them. This was the base after we cut the top off.

We replanted the top (it had no roots of course) into a good bed of compost and waited.

 

  

The top has grown beautifully with lots of new fronds emerging.

 
Each new frond is just so beautifull!

Spider-Kids!

                                              A couple of dare devil climbers aged 3 and 6.

Getting Closer!

                Here we are at day 5 of the renovation, with a working sink, cook top and oven.

Day 4 of Kitchen Renovation.

After only 4 days the new kitchen is really starting to take shape. It's amazing how quickly it's all being put together. The last kitchen renovation 30 years ago took 3 months, so this is super fast.

Not the Best Timing!

 The first week of December isn't the best time to start a kitchen renovation, but that's the way it has worked out. Above is the old kitchen which was about 30 years old and I always hated the hanging cupboard above the counter to the right. Standing at the counter I couldn't see anyone on the other side, so I had to either bend down or walk around to the other side.

                    The stripped out kitchen, looking very forlorn, but the hanging cupboard has gone!