Lately it seems as though the sun never sets on Thyme Out. We’ve been waking up with the sun blazing through the blue sky and spending many a lunchtime out on the deck taking in the rays. Mind you, we made sure to invest in a sun umbrella with a UPF Protection Rating of 50+. […]
It’s a new month and still so many things to do while the summer is here. To wake up with the blue sky and warm sun certainly puts the guests in a good mood and I make the most of it by serving them a lovely breakfast with the bi-fold windows wide open. The views […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
