Events
December 6, 12.30-4.30pm; December 7, 10am-4pm
South Canterbury Rose Show. Roses, raffles, calendars and cards for sale.Caroline Bay Lounge as part of the Timaru Festival of Roses. Free entry.
Third Monday of the month (ex Jan), 9.30am.
Hibiscus Coast Garden Club. Manly Bowling Club Hall, 56 Laurence Street, Whangaparoa. For people interested in horticulture & gardening. Includes shows/competitions, bus trips & talks. Annual fee $20pp, $25 couples; $3 door entry. Check the website
November 13-16
Pacific Rose Bowl Festival, Roger's Rose Garden, Hamilton Gardens. Entry $5, Gold Card $2.50, under 16 free with adult.
November 14-16
Rotorua Festival of Gardens 2025. Explore more than 40 gardens. Some offer refreshments and plants for sale. More information and tickets on the website.
November 14-16
Te Puke Garden Ramble. Explore 17 town and country gardens over 3 days. Tickets $45.00. Varied stalls, including plants, displays, food and coffee.
November 15, 11am-4.30pm; November 16, 10am-3pm
Auckland Rose Society Annual Show. Selwyn Library, 10 St Stephens Avenue, Parnell (opp Cathedral). Experience the beauty of roses, featuring prize winning blooms, raffles, cards, calenders and a selection of NZ bred roses on sale. Entry is free.
November 15-16, 10am-4pm
Motueka Garden Trail. Self drive tour of 18 beautiful gardens in the Tasman region. Opportunities to buy plants and refreshments. Tickets $30. All proceeds to Motueka Toy Library. Follow on Facebook
November 15-16
Te Horo Garden Tour. Fifteen gardens in Te Horo on the Kapiti Coast will open their gates in a celebration of the rural area's unique sea-to-hills landscape and varied land uses. Tickets $35 online or at Kapiti garden centres.
November 22-23
Pukaha Wairarapa Garden Tour. Two day self drive featuring beautiful and unique private gardens. Annual fundraiser for Pukaha National Wildlife Centre.
November 22, 12.30-4pm
Feilding Rose Show. FBC Hall, Warwick Street, Feilding. Entry free
November 22, 10am-2pm
Highwic Sweet Pea & Plant Fair. Sweetpea garden display, plants for sale, cut flowers, vintage garden tools, food, coffee and historic pressed plant exhibition. Free entry. Highwic, cnr Gillies Ave & Mortimer Pass.
November 23, 9am-4pm
Mangakahia Garden Ramble, Mangakahia Valley. Visit 9 rural gardens, including plant stalls, displays, food and coffee. Tickets $30 on Eventfinda. Check on Facebook for more information.
November 23, 9am-5pm
Marton Arts & Crafts Centre Garden Tour. The tour includes 11 gardens. Art sales and food available at some sites. Entry $30 (under 16 free). Tickets available from the Marton Arts & Crafts Centre on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23.
Email: macc.information@gmail.com
November 29
Great Barrier Island 'Spectacular by Nature' Garden Tour. Guided tours offering a unique opportunity to view a variety of residential gardens on the Island. More information and tickets on the website.
Web: www.gbigardentour.nz
November 29, 12-4pm
Manawatu Rose Show. Raffles, roses and other plants for sale. Community Leisure Centre, 569 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North. Free entry.
November 29, 10am-3pm
Auckland Horticultural Council Flower Show. 956 Great North Road, Western Springs. Plant breeder Dr Keith Hammett will be judging the sweet pea display. Includes raffles, plant sales and refreshments. Entry $2.
November 29
Waimakariri Pottery Group Garden and Craft Rambler. Visit 10 Private Gardens. Demonstrations of vegetable gardening. Plants, pottery and crafts sales. Tickets $25. For more information contact Chrissy on 0273211477 or email
Email: Info@wpg.nz
January 17 10am-4pm; January 18 9am-3pm
Fuchsias in the Park - Franklin Fuchsia Group - Show, Display and Sale. "It's picnic baskets, buds and blooms." Park Farm Garden, 262 Hull Road, Waiuku. Garden tours, raffles, plant sales (cash only), PLUS Classic Car Show. Entry $5, kids free.
Email: parkfarm@xtra.co.nz
January 19, 9.30am-4.30pm
Whanganui Arthritis Garden Amble - a garden tour through 10 Whanganui summer gardens. Tickets $25 - contact David 021 0260 1319 or by email.
Email: dorrs1234@gmail.com
To list your event please email details to office@gardeningnz.co.nz
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