Today I found myself reflecting on our life here at Thyme Out. I realised that it has been a good eight months since we first moved in. And what a amazing experience it has been! Frans and I have put in a lot of hard work and it is great to see so many things […]
I haven’t seen so many umbrellas in one day! It’s amazing how many quirky, silly and downright gorgeous umbrellas there are floating about. I saw some with giant green leaves as well as those representing a whole range of companies in the area. All these umbrellas came together at the annual Cross Hill Country Fair […]
This morning was one of those mornings where you feel like the world is standing still. Frans and I had our breakfast on the outside deck overlooking the back garden while it was still early in the morning. In my opinion, it can’t get any better than waking up in the morning to a clear […]
On the last Sunday of every month we get together with the CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) alumni group to exchange recipes and share a delicious dinner together. Everyone brings a plate and a great meal is had by us all. This Sunday I decided to host the monthly potluck at Thyme Out Estate. At […]
It has been a busy past week. Just managed to find the time to sit back with a cup of tea after a lovely long weekend. While it didn’t prove to be the best weather for sitting outside, at least we got around to transplanting most of the vegetables from the green house – cauliflower, […]
I was sitting outside yesterday watching the clouds make their way towards Palmerston North after a morning of wind, rain and sun all within a short amount of time. The sun finally looked like it would stay awhile, so I decided to relax for a bit and enjoy the lovely garden scenery in the late […]
I have decided to dedicate this blog to my handyman Frans. I must admit that, while I do quite a few things around the place, most of the really heavy stuff is delegated to my hubby Frans. Not that I haven’t tried my hand at some of the bigger jobs, such as erecting walls and […]
Is there such a thing as too much gardening? Apparently not! When I wake up in the morning, especially on those beautiful mornings when there’s not a cloud in the sky, Frans and I have breakfast and then I head straight out into the garden. There are always a few things I have to attend […]
We all are creatures of habit but sometimes it can be nice to break out of the day-to-day grind. For some this means making a big overseas trip, for others it can be little changes in their usual routine. As for me, I find watching a good movie or having a family meal with Frans […]
There’s something about shrubs and trees that flower first before any of their leaves appear. And the Magnolia is one of my favourites. The first time I discovered Magnolias was when my mum came over to New Zealand in 1996 and we took her to the Palmerston North Esplanade. While Frans was looking after the […]
