Inglewood, Waitara, Bell Block

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21. King’s Garden
172 Upper Lepper Rd, Inglewood
Sharyn & Jim King
In just 15 mins from New Plymouth you can enjoy 1.5 acres of spectacular spring colour with sweeping lawns, azaleas, rhododendrons, roses & a shade house. A small stream planted with hostas, iris & primulas overhung by maples complete the picture. Previously won both Garden of the Year & Large Garden competitions.

Open 9am - 5.30pm, Admission 2 tickets or $8pp
Ph 06 756 7321, Email AKing@xtra.co.nz

 

22. Havenview Vegetable Garden 437 Kent Rd, New Plymouth Maree & Greg Rowe Huge rambling organic garden employing sustainable practices. Grows all the usual vegetables in quantity plus a range of unusual vegetables & herbs. The whole complex is self-sufficient utilising wind power, solar power, a water wheel & water turbine. A must for those aspiring to the “good life”. Open 9.30am - 5pm, Admission Free Ph 027 249 4413, Email havenv@xtra.co.nz

23. Tikorangi, The Jury Garden
589 Otaraoa Rd, Waitara
Mark & Abbie Jury
A founding Garden of National Significance, Tikorangi traces its beginnings to 1880 when pioneer Thomas Jury planted the avenues of trees which give this large, landscape garden its mature backbone. Home to the internationally renowned Jury plant breeding family, the garden remains in private ownership & is now in the hands of the fourth generation, Mark & Abbie Jury.

Tikorangi is characterised by different environments accommodating the huge plant collection, including a sunny rock garden, sunken garden, subtropical woodlands & park. This is a garden that will appeal to all - it has plants in flower all year but plantspeople will be particularly interested in the depth of the plant collection.

With an extensive nursery attached, plants for sale during Festival include the Jury magnolias, vireyas, many different hostas & fragrant rhododendrons. Cash or cheque only. 20 minutes drive from central New Plymouth.

Don’t miss this year’s Festival workshop, Taming the Wilderness, on the 2nd Saturday of the Festival.

Open 8.30am - 5.30pm. Open daily until March,
thereafter by appointment.
Admission 3 tickets or $12pp including tea & coffee
Ph/Fax 06 754 6671, Email jury@xtra.co.nz, www.jury.co.nz

24. Armstrong Garden
87 Princess St, Waitara
Alathea & Bill Armstrong
Located down a right of way, this half acre garden is a riot of spring colour & scent. Alathea, the gardener, is a plantswoman with a passion for the old fashioned style of cottage garden, with large herbaceous borders, roses, rhododendrons, perennials, annuals, shrubs & climbers. A little bit arty with some surprises also includes a swimming pool area surrounding an old villa style home. Plenty of street parking.

Open 9am - 5pm, Admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 754 7830, Email ILArmstong@slingshot.co.nz

25. Margaret’s Garden
20 Waitara Rd, Waitara
Margaret Goble
Enjoying the warmest, sunniest position in Taranaki, Margaret’s roses always bloom for the Festival & her garden is full of colour & fragrance. As a Rosarian Margaret takes pride in presenting her roses in peak condition. However, her garden contains many other interesting plants. Half an acre of flat easy walking just off the State Highway north of Waitara. Good parking.

Open 9am - 5pm, Admission 1 ticket or $4pp
Ph 06 754 8344

 

26. Magnolia Grove 6 Mahoetahi Rd, Waitara Vance & Kathryn Hooper Hidden in a small valley just off SH3, this garden has been transformed from a paddock in four years. Features include The NZ Raised Magnolia Collection, a magnolia maze & a collection of large outdoor cacti creating a desert-like experience. An array of plants & trees enhance this diverse garden. Open 9am – 5pm, Admission Free Ph/ Fax 06 754 7657, www.magnoliagrove.co.nz

27. Te Kukumara
10 Mountain Rd, New Plymouth
Bryce & Delwyn Barnett
A large garden featuring a magnificent palm lined driveway, spacious lawns & lake. New areas have been developed including a water feature surrounded by tropical plantings. The garden is also home to a flock of white doves, an exotic bird aviary & tastefully chosen garden sculptures. Located on the corner of Devon & Mountain Rds (SH 3 & 3A) An eclectic collection of pristine classic cars are also on view.

Open 9am – 5pm, Admission 2 tickets or $8pp
Email delwyn@xtra.co.nz

28. Rosedale
36 Manutahi Rd, Bell Block
Andrew & Yvonne Brunton
Two acres of romantic secluded gardens with manicured lawns set off this luscious colourful garden.
Rosedale is a plantsmans paradise featuring a magnificent rhododendron walk, tall beautiful maples and numerous camellias. A large number of roses add colour and fragrance. Magnolias & other unusual trees are under planted with numerous hostas & clivias.
The formal round white garden is a must to see as is the woodland & river walks.
Rosedale also features New Zealand’s largest epiphyllum collection with hundreds of varieties on display including many of their own bred hybrids.
5 minutes from SH3a and SH3 with good bus access. After the festival, open by appointment.

Open 9am - 5pm, Admission 2 tickets or $8pp
Ph/Fax 06 755 3328, Email jungleflower@windowslive.com

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