Once upon a time there was a frog and a heron… Thyme Out is experiencing a glorious summer with lots of sun and very little rainwater as a result. This means that the water levels in the pond are currently quite low. But nature seems to be thriving in adverse circumstances because we have hundreds […]
It’s been a breezy summer day and I can’t help but get transported back to when I used to set up the little paddling pool in the backyard for the children when they were young. Initially it was just for the five little ones to cool down, but I always joined in because I couldn’t […]
Had a great time with the lovely folks from Olive Tree Retirement Village when they stopped by Thyme Out Estate last week for an afternoon visit. The weather was gorgeous and everybody enjoyed exploring the summer garden.
It is raining and there’s a lot to be happy about. Around this time of year the garden starts to look a bit droopy, so some nice soft rain does a lot of good for the plants and the veggie garden. Yesterday was a mixed bag of rain and sunshine and I couldn’t help but […]
The new year is well under way and the weather has been lovely. Christmas and New Year was spent at home with the children stopping by when they could. With the new start of the New Year comes time for reflection and good intentions. This year it will be focused on health and enjoying life. […]
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, […]
