The Star of the Garden

Currently in full bloom, the Jacaranda tree located in the back corner is one of the existing plants in the garden which we are going to keep. 

 Jacarandas are a popular amenity tree, you often see them used as street trees and shade trees. Their bright purple flowers are very eye catching and when planted on mass such as this avenue we found on one of our walks in the city - they can be quite spectacular.

We are lucky to have such a mature tree on site which has such good form. It has also dropped its seeds and we now have two 1m high seedlings growing beside the shed which we will transplant to other parts of the property. Perhaps out the front where the old conifers used to be.

The only 'plan' so far is to use the Jacaranda tree as an anchor for Jeremy's slackline. Don't know what a slackline is? Here's a photo of Jeremy on his first attempt to slackline on last years Christmas present from Sarah. It's pretty much a webbing strap tensioned between two anchor points, on which you try and balance and walk across. It's really good to build up your core strength and agility for rock climbing.

The goal is to not need a stick for balance! But the first go is always the hardest, even just to stand up is very challenging; and it's pretty hilarious when you get the wobbles!

So the Jacaranda will be put to use soon and we will also recycle an old queen mattress which will be used as a drop pad. Slacklining will be our new summer evening exercise!