6th International Orchid Extravaganza

This is not just a flower show. Orchids are unexcelled in the plant world for diversity of shape, size and colour. Orchid lovers are unmatched in the innovative ways in which they display their treasures.   Also at the show photography, floral art, quilting.

Held at Arena Manawatu, Palmerton North

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'Just Gardening' at Kumeu

Growers, Gardening Product Retailers, Landscapers, Sculptors, Garden Artists, Garden Clubs & Societies, are some of the sights to see as well as:

•  Plants, Trees, Ornaments, Advice
• Over 70 Trade Exhibitors 
• Garden Café 
• Interactive Demonstrations

Held at the Kumeu Show Grounds, Access Road, Kumeu.

9.00am to 5.00pm.  $5 per person
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Kowhai Festival Garden Ramble

Matakana gardens on display plus some of the best gardens around Warkworth.  Plant sales, red hat competition, Devonshire teas, raffles and entertainment on offer.

$15 per ticket for two days.

Contact: Jay Illingworth on 09 425 8356

Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival

2010 marks the 23rd year of the Taranaki Rhododendron & Garden Festival – a highlight of the New Zealand gardening calendar.

The events programme for 2010 is sure to inspire: be amazed by the latest landscaping technology with the Landscape Design Project, or learn new developments from any of our specialist garden speakers.

At the end of a busy day, join us at our evening Jazz & Wine in gardens events. Take in Taranaki hospitality & linger in glorious surroundings while listening to the cool sounds of jazz.

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Coatesville Garden Ramble 2010

Indulge yourself with a day in the country, visiting and enjoying the peace and tranquility of five park-like gardens in beautiful Coatesville. See five gardens which have been created by the love, care and hard work of keen gardeners. 
Most have been recognized by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture as being of significance or regional significance to New Zealand.

During the ramble, the following gardens will be open to view: Mincher, Woodbridge, Twin Lakes, Brookgreen Park, and Pinelee.
 

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Tauranga Garden & Artfest

Held biennially, the Tauranga Garden and Artfest showcases the region's finest gardens and artists from private courtyards through to sprawling estates
The event has been growing steadily and now brings in thousands from outside the region who flock to the beautiful gardens located all around the Bay of Plenty.

Visit www.gardenandartfest.co.nz for more information or call 07 577 7018