One of the redeeming features of our home when we bought it was that there was a great space for a veggie garden and some animals.

So we got some help to clear the old veggie patches and to flatten it out ready for spring.

But while we were away in Queensland some big winds came through Tasmania, and although our area was one of the least affected, that wind tore three of our favourite wattle trees down.

Just missed our cute little garden shed, thank god!

Apparently wattle trees have about a twenty year expiry date and these three were ready.