We have had a busy November month. The summer season has seen lots of guests and we were even lucky enough to receive a wonderful group of visitors from Waikanae for a garden tour and light lunch. While the garden and the food preparation was all finalised and ready to go, the only thing beyond […]
I come from a Dutch background so it’s not surprising to request the odd DIY project from my husband. This time around I asked for him to make me some planter boxes to brighten up our balcony. From childhood onwards, I can remember my mum looking after her planter boxes with great enthusiasm and through […]
I hope you all had a great Christmas and and New Year. And for those who have just returned from their summer holiday, I hope you have had a great start to work! Frans and I have had some lovely guests from several countries over these last two months. The UK is always well represented […]
What would life be like if you could eat everyday until you are full to bursting and at then suddenly become light enough to just fly away? That is what I am observing in the garden this month. The swan plants which I grew in the tunnel house from September onwards have been planted outdoors […]
Wow what great holiday weather we are having at the moment! I make a bit of an effort to do some watering in the early morning and again at night for the garden, but things are really rocketing out of the ground so to speak. We are having several of our children over at regular […]
Well, the warm days are upon us and everybody is in a festive mood. Time to reflect, relax and let the sun warm you up. I’ve always wanted to grow sunflowers because, as a child, I was amazed to learn that their heads turn towards the sun. I thought it was magical that plants could […]
It’s a blessing to be able to eat from your own vegetable garden and this year it certainly is working well! We’ve had tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and cucumbers galore from the tunnel house as well as a collection of outdoor veggies like lettuce, silver beet, spring onions etc. Thyme Out is busy with guests this […]
The Methodist Church from Marton had a great Harvest Celebration Lunch today!
We continue to hear all about how insects are important agents in keeping crops and species alive. At Thyme Out these pollinating warriors are out in full force and doing their thing to the benefit of all our flowers, fruit trees and shrubs. At the moment the pears have set in the garden and are […]
