Yates began the journey to New Zealand’s National Gardening Month by starting ‘National Gardening Week’ in 2016. The vision was to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities, and closer connections with nature.  Whether a few pots on the balcony, a small patch or an extensive garden, everyone can experience the joy of gardening.  Novices and green fingers were called upon to get into their gardens, volunteer for a local replanting programme, join a gardening club or have fun with children and grandchildren in the garden. Yates are proud to continue their involvement with National Gardening Month to extend the love of gardening to all New Zealanders