I spent a lovely Sunday relaxing with hubby at our place. It was a time where we could walk through our garden and see what spring was planning for all the flowers and shrubs. We were not disappointed! The blossoms on the trees are starting to appear while some of the winter flowers, like the […]
There are some lovely colours in the garden right now thanks to this shifting Autumn weather. A little bit more wind and we might even have more leaves falling on the ground. Once they start falling it is Frans’ job to get as many in the compost heap as possible because they are a good […]
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 […]
It is Gumboot time! The grounds are well soaked and there is still heavy rain coming down at the moment. The first few daffodils are braving the weather and we will soon see more. Hopefully in time for the Cancer society’s annual Daffodil Day fundraiser at the end of August. This is a great time […]
In life we all get tested at some point and for nature there is no exception. We had some severe gale winds last week and, while observing the trees and shrubs, it was clear that the hardy ones had no trouble standing the test of time. Others unfortunately had to take a bow and fall […]
Winter has found it’s way into our garden! Who says the colder months can’t be beautiful?
I submitted a quick pic to Stuff.co.nz of the view over Thyme Out Estate after Cyclone Lusi passed by earlier this month. Was chuffed to find out they had picked it as their Weather Photo of the Week! Check out the featured photo on Stuff here! I’ve also included the original photo below for your […]
