A selection of NZ gardens to visit
The latest garden to list on www.gardenstovisit.co.nz is Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple New Zealand in Flat Bush. The grounds feature spacious courtyards, stone-paved pathways, carefully maintained shrubs, traditional lanterns and seasonal flowers. In March, the delicate fragrance of osmanthus blossoms adds a special charm to the gardens, inviting visitors to slow down and appreciate their surroundings.
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Hi Anne and Ron, Thanks again for the wonderful visit and afternoon tea on the 1st February, all our residents including myself had a great time. Your garden is just beautiful, it was wonderful to see all the love and care that you both put into creating it.
We were part of a group of cyclists doing the Laughing Moa cycle trail, and it was suggested we stop and visit the garden on the way. It was a lovely spot to eat our packed lunches and hear about the history of the house and garden from Amanda. The garden is lovely, and Amanda and her dogs were wonderful and entertaining hosts. If you are doing the cycle trail, it's well worth a stop-off.
We were lucky enough to stay 3 nights in the B&B cottage on site at Aramatai Gardens (highly recommended!). Jill is a wonderful host and her garden is beautiful. The ponds, lovely trees, seating areas, and naturalistic pathways make this a very restful garden. We also enjoyed seeing the white geese waddling about, cute piglets in the adjacent paddock, and friendly farm dogs who greeted us warmly from over the fence. Jill’s garden is well worth visiting and I’d love to see it again in November/December, when the peonies and roses will be doing their thing.
"Shirley & Jon ,
What an inspiring place . Thank you so much.
Your words were so entertaining and we had many chuckles as we related to your various experiences developing the surrounding beauty.
Thank you also for our delightful morning tea which was appreciated so much.
The memory of todays visit to your beautiful home and garden " Hadleigh", will remain with us as we continue life's journey"
Many thanks for hosting our Garden Club last Wednesday. We enjoyed viewing your extensive garden, especially the guided tour and the knowledge you shared with us. I guess we also need to thank your husband. Many thanks.
"Thank you very much for hosting the Matangi Garden Club yesterday in your gorgeous garden. Members loved the calm soothing environment. the space and the beautiful plantings. From the number of photos taken, you've inspired quite a few people with good ideas. You turned on a perfect day as well."
An AMAZING garden that astonished us all from the time we drove into the palm lined driveway until we left - still shaking our heads about the hard work and vision that we had seen. MASSES of stunning bromelliads ...not usually a fan but I'm a convert now! Wonderful to see superb trees- both native and exotic - and clever plantings.Ann + Graham have created a beautiful ,interesting garden with both skill and foresight....there was always something lovely to see....such a treat.
"Thank you so much for your hospitality and your story was very inspiring and interesting and amazing all at once. Your property is so restful and delightful to wander around."
The Stratford Garden Club visited this extraordinary garden on a beautiful spring day. Our host was fabulous and most informative. We were all mesmerized by it. The garden definitely deserves and in fact requires a second and third visit to see and enjoy all the wonderful spaces, planting and vistas.
Thank you .
Gardens to visit is a collection of New Zealand's most beautiful gardens that open to the public.
