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Dive into a world where every garden tells a story, from subtropical wonders to traditional homestead settings. Whether you're a seasoned gardener, a nature enthusiast, or someone seeking a serene escape, our curated collection of gardens promises an experience that's both enchanting and enlightening.

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An NZ Gardens Trust garden is assessed to a standard identified for the public through the star rating system.
The NZ Gardens Trust offers a curated selection of over 100 gardens, each showcasing a unique blend of subtropical wonders, native flora, and traditional settings.
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— KEITH QUEK, BOTANICA WORLD DISCOVERIES

Discover & Learn

Discover & Learn
Ross Palmer: Sustainability and the Genius Loci
Ross Palmer: Sustainability and the Genius Loci

An odd heading so please bear with me! One of the most essential elements if not THE principal element I consider when planning a new bed, a new garden, or the renovation of an existing one is the place.  The genius loci.

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Margaret Long: Two plant suggestions for hot dry places and a pleasant discovery
Margaret Long: Two plant suggestions for hot dry places and a pleasant discovery

I thought it would be timely to write about two lesser-known plants which are most suited to hot dry situations. I have grown both in my gravel garden for about thirty years.

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Sharing the knowledge
Sharing the knowledge

NZ Gardens Trust member and creator of the Urban Jungle, Mark van Kaathoven, presented to the 11th World Green Infrastructure Conference at the University of Auckland on 4 September.  He talked about his creative use of green waste to reduce landfill, restore healthy soil dynamics and to protect against drought and flood. 

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Plants on the Move
Plants on the Move

It was nearly Spring, so why not …. 

There is plenty of advice around which tells us when and how to move a plant, which for whatever reason, is in the wrong place. For trees, the big ones – well, best left to experts. But as I’ve discovered, smaller trees/shrubs are fair game for a gardener like me, who struggles ‘placing’ a plant. In other words, for a gardener like me who prevaricates.   

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Jo Wakelin: The Dry garden
Jo Wakelin: The Dry garden

Fortunately much has been written about Jo’s sustainable garden in Central Otago. Her vision has caught international attention, and the garden appears in the acclaimed book ‘Wild: The Naturalistic Garden’ by Noel Kingsbury, with photographs by Claire Takacs.

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