10am - 12pm. Palmers Rotorua, 147 Sala Street, Rotorua
Presented by John Muller. 10am - 12pm. Palmers Plimmerton, St Andrews Road, Plimmerton.
Come and join us for a day together with Te Motu Kairangi - Miramar Ecological Restoration Group, and learn more about gardening for our native wildlife. Meet some of our volunteers as we talk about everything from weta to stick insects, praying mantises and our beautiful native butterflies, plus more. We will showcase the native plants that many of our native wildlife depend on and how to make our gardens more wildlife-friendly for many of our lesser-known invertebrates. All day. Palmers Miramar, 69 Miramar Ave, Miramar.
Browse and buy a wide selection of bromeliads at this one-day spring sale. Free entry and parking. RSA War Memorial Hall, 489 Dominion Road, Balmoral, Auckland. 10am-3pm.
Join the team in store for a practical half hour on growing great tomatoes. We'll help you pick the right variety, and cover when and how to plant, staking and feeding. 11 - 11.30am. Palmers Plimmerton, St Andrews Road, Plimmerton.
Come and chat to some of the Wellington Predator Free team and learn how we can all help work toward the goal of making Wellington the world’s first predator-free capital city, a place where our native wildlife and communities can thrive. Predator Free projects have made huge differences in our city. Today, Wellington is bucking global trends and rewilding before our eyes, with kākā and other native birds a daily sight for our tamariki! 11am - 1pm. Palmers Miramar, 69 Miramar Ave, Miramar.
1.30 - 2.30pm. Palmers Rotorua, 147 Sala Street, Rotorua
Peek behind the garden gates of six unique Carterton gardens while supporting the Carterton Indoor Community Pool Project. This self-guided tour includes everything from a colourful cottage garden and a hidden hobbit house to a food forest, sculpture garden and impressive country landscapes. Visitors can choose how many gardens to visit, paying just $5 per garden. Maps will be available from October 10 from Clareville Nursery and Almo's Books. Find out more on the website.
https://www.cartertonpool.co.nz/gardentourmapOtago Polytechnic horticulture students are holding their annual giant plant sale, with drought-tolerant plants, locally eco-sourced natives, grasses, lavenders and punnets of flowers and vegetables. The student retail nursery will also open every Wednesday from 10am–1pm following the sale, until December 2. Otago Polytechnic Central Campus, Cromwell. Entry is from Richards Beach Rd. 9.30am–noon, Saturday.
The one weekend everyone agrees to plant tomatoes! Free demos at 10am and 2pm, all three days: tomatoes and summer veg, Catch one, catch both, or just come for the plants. Palmers Plimmerton, St Andrews Road, Plimmerton.
Spend two days exploring six gardens and four artists’ studios around Oxford while supporting the Oxford A&P Association’s building fundraiser. Prepaid admission includes complimentary tea and cake. The event will go ahead wet or fine. Entry $40 when purchased before October 15; $50 thereafter. 10am-4pm.
https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-A-and-P-Assn-100070723669417/Hurunui Garden Festival. Private gardens and homes from Amberley to Gore Bay, and Waikari to Hamner Springs. Ticket costs and information on the website.
http://www.hurunuigardenfestival.comExplore 11 gardens across Selwyn and Banks Peninsula during the New Zealand Rhododendron Association’s festival, based in Christchurch. The programme also includes workshops, demonstrations and a keynote address from John Anderson, Keeper of the Gardens at Windsor Great Park and associated royal gardens. Find out more plus registration and tickets on the website.
https://rhododendron.org.nzCenturia Taranaki Garden Festival is 10 days of glorious gardens and exciting events. Plus Sustainable Backyards Trail and Taranaki Arts Trail. Programmes, maps and tickets from the website.
http://www.gardenfestnz.co.nz/Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival is about "Real gardens for real people". More than 40 gardens. Every year the selection includes new private gardens. $2 per person payable at each garden. Self-drive site map on website.
http://www.taranakigardens.co.nz/Aotearoa’s longest running sustainable garden trail! 10 days of visiting more than 25 properties talking with gardeners and DIY enthusiasts, who grow healthy, affordable backyards keeping the environment in mind.
https://www.sustainabletrails.org.nzSponsored by New World, experience two days of discovery, beauty, and time to literally, smell the roses. Find out more on the website.
https://gardensafari.co.nzHighwic, a Heritage New Zealand property in Newmarket, Auckland, is the venue for the Highwic Plant Fair to be held in the beautiful grounds of the property. Stallholders will be selling a wide range of quality plants. Food and coffee will also be available, as well as a range of hands-on activities. On display inside Highwic house will be a special display of embroidery featuring plants, and a display of vintage gardening tools. Saturday 10am – 2pm. Free market entry. Parking at Westland Newmarket 309 Building, L3 GREEN carpark; footbridge link to Highwic. For more information contact highwic@heritage.org.nz
https://www.visitheritage.co.nz/visit/auckland/highwicSelf-drive tour of 18 beautiful private gardens, each with its own character and style. Opportunities to buy plants and refreshments. 10am - 4pm. Tickets $30. All proceeds to the Motueka Toy Library. Find out more on the website.
https://www.facebook.com/motuekagardentrail/An eclectic mix of homes and gardens with a number of stalls offering a diverse range of products, raising money for community projects. Find out more on the website
https://www.altrusateawamutu.co.nz/home-and-garden-ramble/Explore 13 town and country gardens across the Morrinsville district, ranging from established gardens full of character to newly created spaces offering fresh ideas and inspiration. Highlights include bush paths winding through native trees alive with birdsong and gardens with expansive rural views. Tickets: $40 per person, available from August 11 at the Morrinsville Gallery, Thames Street, or online at morrinsvillegallery.org.nz. Tickets will also be available on the day from the Rotary café.
Support Growing New Brighton on a bus tour visiting three garden centres, with educational talks, shopping discounts, goody bags and spot prizes. The tour finishes at Leeves Café, where lunch will be available at your own cost. Limited to 23 people. Entry $80. For bookings, go to growingnewbrighton@gmail.com. 9.30am.
Tai Tokerau sculpture artists showcase their creations at the magnificent Whangarei Quarry Gardens. Find out more on the website.
https://www.whangareigardens.org.nz/sculpture-northlandGarden Marlborough is New Zealand's premier garden event. Garden tours, workshops and lectures. Visit the website for tickets.
http://www.gardenmarlborough.co.nz/New Zealand’s biggest unique FETE, the Geraldine Summer Fete is a perfect day to indulge In some blissful shopping. Enjoy a day with friends and family held in the sprawling gardens of Stover Farm, just 10 minutes north of Geraldine. The Summer Fete boasts 200 high-quality artisan stalls, including homewares, garden and lifestyle items, along with much much more!
https://www.geraldinesummerfete.co.nzTe Awamutu Rugby, Sports and Recreation Club with three Classes this year open to the public. Contact Linnie Jones President for details, nzrosetown@gmail.com
A self-drive event for gardeners and island visitors. 10 beautiful gardens, live music, local art for sale, delicious food, plant sales, market stalls. Festival is the primary fundraiser for the Jassy Dean Trust which supports sick children and their families on Waiheke Island.
http://waihekegardenfestival.org.nzRose plants, raffles and calendars for sale. Selwyn Library Hall, 8 St Stephens Avenue, Parnell. Saturday 11.30am- 4.30pm; Sunday 10-00am - 3.00 pm. Free entry.
https://aucklandrosesociety.org.nzJoin fellow gardeners and seed enthusiasts at the monthly Auckland Seed Savers gathering at the Auckland Botanic Gardens. Bring along seeds to share, swap growing tips and hear from guest speakers. Everyone is welcome to attend and listen to the talks; annual membership is $15 if you’d like to take seeds home with you. Meetings are held at 9.30am in the Friends Building, Auckland Botanic Gardens, 100 Hill Rd, Manurewa.
Two fabulous days, loads of amazing gardens, with all profits going to the Mangawhai Kindergarten. Find out more on the website.
https://www.mangawhaigardenramble.org/HomeCommunity floral displays, botanical workshops, art, and boutique market stalls. Fri–Sat, 10am–4pm. St Andrew's Centre, 85 Queen Street, Waiuku, Auckland. Koha entry. Fundraising for Franklin Community Hospice. Enquiries: florafestwaiuku@gmail.com
Sculpture in the Gardens is run by the Friends of the Auckland Botanic Gardens and hosted by Auckland Botanic Gardens. It is held every second summer. There is also a permanent collection on display. This year 20 artists have been selected to exhibit. The event also features indoor galleries, guided walks, entertainment and workshops.
https://www.sculptureinthegardens.nzEnjoy a fine display of roses and other flowers and plants at the Hutt Valley Horticultural and Lower Hutt Rose Society’s annual Rose Show. There will also be plant sales and raffles. Entry: $3; children 14 and under free. Cash only at the door. For more information, contact Dianne Purdie on 04 479 5548. Walter Nash Centre, Taita, Lower Hutt. noon–4pm, Saturday. 10am–3.15pm, Sunday.
A biennial event, the Festival showcases a carefully selected collection of beautiful gardens, from established country gardens to contemporary landscapes and hidden gems. Explore 9 gardens on Saturday and 9 gardens on Sunday, or experience all gardens with a Weekend Pass. Find out more on the website.
https://www.cgf.nzExplore some of the most beautiful gardens and homes in Karaka. There will be 15 gardens and some houses open to view. By spending the day exploring gardens and homes in Karaka, you’ll also be supporting the compassionate care Franklin Hospice provides to those who need it. Find out more on the website.
https://garden-ramble-2026.raiselysite.comGet ready to explore the wonderful Bay of Plenty, visit your choice of over 60 beautiful gardens, and meet more than 100 magnificent artists.
https://www.gardenandartfestival.co.nzThe annual fundraising event for Pukaha National Wildlife Centre. Enjoy the wonders of spring in Wairarapa's backyard in this two day self-drive tour
https://wairarapagardentour.co.nzSet in 18 acres of the most beautiful private gardens, you'll find a record number of artists, makers, creators, growers and all round clever people who have travelled from all corners of the North Island in New Zealand to showcase their product!
https://www.crosshillsfair.co.nz/Hosted by Canterbury Rose Society. Venue Rangiora. Details yet to be posted on the website.
https://nzroses.org.nzFill the gaps in your garden with unusual and hard-to-find plants propagated by Heritage Park’s volunteers. The sale will feature annuals and perennials, shrubs, groundcovers and useful garden fillers, with proceeds helping to maintain the rhododendron gardens. Heritage Park Rhododendron Gardens, 34 Haggerty Street, Kimbolton, Manawatū-Rangitīkei. 10am–3pm.
https://www.heritagepark.co.nzStep inside some of Banks Peninsula’s most beautiful private gardens and historic homes at this special biennial fundraiser for the Akaroa Museum. The tour features 15 properties, including the renowned Fishermans Bay garden of Jill and Richard Simpson, formerly listed as a Garden of National Significance. Tickets $75, on sale from September 1 via Eventfinda. Proceeds support the Akaroa Museum.
Garden clubs from across Otago gather in Dunedin for the biennial Kindred Day, a long-running event that connects gardeners throughout the region since it began in Sawyers Bay in 1980. Hosted this year by Heritage Roses Otago, the day is expected to attract up to 200 attendees from around 60 garden clubs. The programme includes guest speakers, plant sales (with each attendee bringing two plants to share), raffles, morning and afternoon tea, and visits to local gardens. Featured destinations include the Dunedin Northern Cemetery Garden, which is celebrating 25 years since its first heritage rose was planted. Find out more on the website.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1126795397906965/posts/2097530004166828/This is a unique opportunity to view a variety of residential gardens on the Island. The guided tours will enable you to visit charming cottage gardens, to see spectacular coastal panoramas and experience the hidden native flora and birdlife. The ticket includes tour transportation, a scrumptious morning tea and a charming Devonshire afternoon tea. The Garden Tour is a major fundraiser for the Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust.
https://gbigardentour.nz/Together Tai Tapu School and Ladbrooks School will be showcasing not only beautiful gardens but some of Tai Tapu and neighbouring Ladbrooks' most stunning homes and interesting buildings. This year we have another stunning selection of house and gardens for you to explore and enjoy. Entertainment, food, coffee, plants and a few more surprises to be announced later in the year. Fnd out more on the website.
https://www.taitapugardentour.nzTerrace Station at Hororata is steeped in history and is one of New Zealand's most important heritage properties. Extensive lawns, winding pathways, magnificent trees, beautiful shrubs and mass planting of bulbs and perennials, all provide you with a magical place to visit at any time of the year. For just a few days in the year the garden is open to visit, from 11am to 3pm. Entry fee applies. Find out more on the website.
https://www.terracestation.org.nz/options-for-visitors.htmlBiennial event, featuring stunning gardens in both urban and rural settings. Organised by Rotary Club of Katikati. Find out more on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/KatikatiGardenRamble/A biennial event celebrating many of the glorious gardens all around the beautiful Whangarei region.
https://www.facebook.com/WhangareiGardenDiscovery/Biennial event. NZ Sculpture OnShore is New Zealand's largest and longest running outdoor sculpture exhibition. Held at Operetu, Fort Takapuna Historic Reserve on Auckland’s North Shore. Find out more on the website.
https://nzsculptureonshore.co.nzBennial event. A celebration of the stunning gardens, creativity and community spirit of Hawke's Bay. Find out more on the website.
https://www.facebook.com/people/HB-Garden-Affair/61565985003137/?_rdrBiennial event. Explore more than 40 gardens. Some offer refreshments and plants for sale. More information and tickets on the website.
http://www.rotoruagardens.org.nz/The two-day design event, allows attendees to rub shoulders with some of New Zealand’s garden design elite and visit up to 16 unique, professionally designed gardens, while supporting incredible charities, including Youthline, Garden to Table, Forest & Bird, Dove Hospice & Wellness, and Rotary Newmarket.
https://www.gardendesignfest.co.nz