Alison’s Alpines
A small hobby nursery, situated in Diamond Harbour, specializing in alpines, woodland plants and bulbs. I like the challenge of growing unusual and rare plants and my aim is to offer "something different". Visits are welcome but please ring first. 03 329 3124
Alouette Nursery
Sandi Leith has been the force behind Alouette for many years, and her collection of special tiny rhododendrons and woodland plants goes back much further still
Behind the Hedge Garden Co.
Kate & Sue grow an extensive range of alpines, perennials and choice bulbs from imported seed. Check with them for hard-to-source plants. They are also producers of asparagus, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and free range eggs at 108 Coldstream Road, Rangiora
Email: behind.hedge@gmail.com
For a special Botanical Expo entry price of $12.50 a ticket (instead of $20) you can wander through and explore Broadfield Garden for a truly inspiring experience. Broadfield was established over 20 years ago and is a 6-star award-winning garden of international significance.
Address: 250 Selwyn Road,
Rolleston 7678
A super group of artists who use flowers, all parts of plants and a huge variety of other materials to make thrilling displays. Clubs representing Canterbury Floral Design are Avon Floral Art, Floral Art North Canterbury and Cheviot Floral Group.
The Canterbury Horticultural Society is New Zealand's largest gardening and horticultural organisation and recently celebrated its 160th Anniversary. Their comprehensive programme features walking groups, tours, shows and educational activities. Located in the Kiosk, opposite the Armagh Street footbridge entrance to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) is open seven days a week.
The New Zealand Rose Society (Inc) is a profit organisation dedicated to promoting the cultivation of the world’s most favourite flower. The Canterbury Rose Society is a society for all Canterbury rose lovers. Meeting monthly, the Society organises rose shows and pruning demonstrations, publishes newsletters and arranges garden visits. Come chat to us about roses!
The Christchurch Bonsai Society is open to all people interested in bonsai and meets on the second Wednesday of each month (except January) at 7.30 in the Cotswold Preschool on Colesbury St in Bishopdale. We offer beginner’s classes and workshops for those interested in learning about bonsai
Great Little Gardens specializes in cottage perennial plants. Great Little Gardens was the winner of the Harwood Trophy for the Best Trade/Static Display in last year (2023)'s Botanical Expo / Alpine Garden Society's Spring Show.
Hamish and Mika’s Plants (Choice Plants)
Overflowing from an incredible botanic garden of unusual plants, spares are sold. All profits go to the NZAGS's Steve Newall Memorial Fund to be used to bring overseas gardening luminaries to NZ. Read more on NZAGS.com.
New sections have been released in Arbor Green, a masterplanned subdivision in Rolleston, Canterbury. Arbor Green is a place of growth, shelter and connection where all walks of life can find everything they need to thrive. Next-generation homes, green spaces, safe streets, shops and amenities intertwine to create a living neighbourhood where bonds are formed and memories are made.
Hughes Developments is a property development company based in Christchurch with a history of over 37 years.
Hughes Developments is a sponsor of the Botanical Expo.
Janine Young’s Plants
selling trilliums, fritillarias, spring bulbs and some woodland-type plants. A hobby grower. I have sown a lot of seed last season so in a few years’ time I will hopefully have some really choice plants available.
Joy and Nancy’s Treasures
Two Ashburton women who are addicted to treasures and other interesting plants. They sell what they love to grow. Trilliums, garden orchids, fritillaria and Erythroniums among other choice plants.
Lily Society
The New Zealand Lily Society is based in Christchurch, New Zealand, and exists for members who enjoy growing and promoting flowers in the genus Lilium. Helping people learn and discover the magic of these plants is what we love to do. Share stories, growth suggestions and enjoy the company of our like-minded appreciators, celebrating the uniqueness of lilies.
Catch NZ Trillium Stockist at the Botanical Expo where they'll be solely selling their rare t. grandiflorum plena (Snow Bunting) trillium. This precious stock has been cultivated over 45 years from just one rhizome. Expert gardener Jamie Urquhart ran the Nook Road Nursery in Lake Hāwea for 30 years, so be sure to save up your planting and growing questions for him at this year's Botanical Expo.
Contact Trillium Stockist at nztrilliumstockist@gmail or visit www.facebook.com/nztrilliumstockist
Bonsai, indoor plants, dish gardens, terrariums, succulents and cacti. An enthusiast whose hobby has meant that some need to be sold, you can be the winner here
We are a plant nursery specialising in plants native to New Zealand, with an emphasis on the less commonly available. We offer a wide variety, from coastal and inland mountain plants ranging from wet to dry conditions, whatever plant you are looking for we can help.
NZ Alpine Garden Society
The New Zealand Alpine Garden Society, is a dynamic club aimed at horticultural excellence, sharing skills and a love of alpine, woodland and bulbous plants.
Plants from the Hokonui collection. Ortel is a small plant nursery keeping Hokonui Alpine plants and other favourites in circulation. Check out Suzanne Pickford’s www.ortel.nz
Paper Gardens buys and sells fine books about plants and gardens. Buy books on botanical and natural history publishing and the history of botanical art and artists, including engraving, lithography, drawing and painting. Categories also include books on botanical science, botanical exploration, botanical history, botanists, plant hunting, botanic gardens, gardeners and the history of popular garden plants.
Plant Blankets are landscaping mats made from a mixture of crushed dag wool and sphagnum moss and then compressed together into a square sheet. Plant blankets keep root balls cool in summer and warm in winter, suppress weeds and release nutrients into the soil as they decompose. Contact John Chamberlain at Greendesignnz@gmail.com to purchase or for more details.
Rhodo Direct
Finest quality Rhododendrons for every budget, delivered around New Zealand daily. Use rhododendrons to create a beautiful outside space to relax in. These low-maintenance plants have transformed thousands of gardens for New Zealand homes. Demonstration and talk by Lisa West at the stall. There is a lovely Rhododendron to be won at the NZAGS raffle each day of the Expo.
Nestled on the boundary of Oxford in North Canterbury is this beautiful garden surrounding self-contained accommodation, wedding venue and plant nursery.
Ribblesdale Gardens will be selling garden treasures at the Botanical Expo.
Ryman is New Zealand's largest retirement village operator and its villages are home to more than 12,500 residents.
Ryman Healthcare is a gold sponsor of the Botanical Expo.
Stefanie sells seed and plants. Stefanie has a big selection of seeds and her plants are listed on Trade Me.
Southern Woods is one of the South Island’s largest and most progressive nurseries, producing a wide range of plants for projects large and small. They supply healthy, hardy plants to retail and wholesale customers across New Zealand. Their range includes New Zealand natives, specimen trees, landscape shrubs, specialist forestry species, fruit trees and plenty more.
There are Southern Woods vouchers to be won at the Expo.
Tai Tapu Garden Club
A group of friendly gardening enthusiasts,
Tania's Gardening and Landscaping
Indoor and outdoor plants, and daffodil flowers for sale. Also chat to Tania about garden concept plans, planting and garden maintenance, and pruning of roses and fruit trees
Templeton Daffodils
Run by David and Leitha Adams. A lifetime of love and care has gone into daffodil breeding and cultivation. Make an order after looking at the blooms on show.
After seeing the wonderful benefits of worm castings and tea for plants, I decided I wanted to come up with a way for all gardeners to be able to access these products.
The worms are very high maintenance, so Wormfert fills the gap for people who want the benefit of the products, but don’t have the time to run their own worm farm. For more information contact bhill.wormfert@gmail.com
Sellers - interested in booking a Trade Stand/Stall?
Tables at the Botanical Expo (Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln) can be booked here. Each table site is 2.4 m wide and cost $100 each. You will need to provide your own table covers, and a sign with a name of your business/stand. For more information and to book a stand please fill in this
For any questions or enquiries, please contact Amy Wilson at amytheorganiser@gmail.com.