NZ Gardener Magazine

• Franklin Fuchsia Show, Waiuku. Civic Centre, Waiuku. Sales, displays, memorabilia, raffles. Open Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 9am-3pm. Ph 09 235 9094. Jan 18-19
• Horowhenua AP&I Show, Levin. Plants, garden art, tools, demos and accessories. For details, visit www.levinapishow.co.nz or ph 06 356 6831. Jan 19-20
• Tauranga A&P Show. Tauranga Racecourse, Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga. 10am-4pm. Adults $10, children free. Gate sales only. Jan 19-20
• Headland Sculpture on the Gulf, Waiheke Island. NZ's premier outdoor scupture exhibition. 30 large sculptures along a 2.5km coastal walkway. Open daily from 8.30am. For more details see www.sculptureonthegolf.co.nz. Jan 25-Feb 17
• Hollard Gardens. Learn how you can be involved then take a guided walk around the garden at the peak of its summer glory. Volunteer recruitment 2-3pm, guided walk 3-4.30pm. Jan 20
• Waikanae Lions Super Garden Trail. 12 stunning Waikanae gardens open for this inspiring weekend for garden lovers. Tickets $20, from Palmers Gardenworld (Coastlands), Gus Evans (Waikanae) or Harrisons Gardenworld (Pekapeka) A sales kiosk will be located on the corner of Te Moana Rd & Koromiko St in Waikanae during the weekend of the garden trail. Gardens open 10am-5pm each day. Contact 04 293 6607 or email popone@xtra.co.nz for more info. Jan 26-27

• Rotary Martinborough Fair. Fun for the whole family. Free admission. 8am-4pm. www.martinboroughfair.org.nz for details. Feb 2
• Pukeiti Explorer Rainforest Walk. A fascinating 3 hour walk through the Pukeiti Rainforest. Bring good walking boots, a picnic and sunblock. 10.30am-2pm. Feb 3
• Tupare Waitangi Day Garden Fair & Walk. From 8.30am. Enjoy a guided walk around Tupare then celebrate Waitangi Day with live music, food and drink, produce and local art and craft stalls. Garden Fair 10am-1pm. Feb 6
• NZ National 75th Jubilee Dahlia Show. Levin Memorial Hall, Chamberlain Street, Levin. Free entry. Sat 1.30–5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Stunning display of dahlias entered in this national competition. www.nzdahliasociety.50mgs.com. Feb 9-10
• Summer Show. A Wellington Fuchsia Society, Hutt Valley Horticultural Society and Wellington Begonia Circle joint venture. Fuchsias, begonias, dahlias, plant sales, crafts and café. Horticultural Hall, Lower Hutt. Saturday 11am-4.30pm, Sunday 11am-4pm. Entry $2.50 adults, children free. Feb 9-10
• NZ Edible Garden Show. A&P Showgrounds, Kenilworth Road, Hastings. A 3 day event celebrating all aspects of edible gardening including food, gardening, landscape design and animals plus workshops & presentations. www.nzediblegarden.co.nz. Feb 22-23
• Ocean & Orchard Wine & Food Festival, Kerikeri, Bay of Islands. Showcasing the variety of produce being grown in the region, the artisan foodie culture, boutique vineyards and seafood. 11am-6pm. Adults $20, includes a glass of bubbles. www.oceanandorchardfestival.co.nz. Feb 23

• NZ House & Garden Tours. Peek inside an eclectic mix of some of the country’s most spectacular homes and gardens, all in aid of two very special charities – the Cancer Society of New Zealand and Look Good Feel Better. Tours in Wellington (Mar 1) and Auckland (Mar 8). Tickets $64. Details at www.nzhouseandgarden.co.nz. Mar 1, 8
• Rotary Martinborough Fair. Fun for the whole family. Free admission. 8am-4pm. www.martinboroughfair.org.nz for details. Mar 2
• Coromandel Peninsula Eco Festival. Moanataiari School, 101 Kuranui St, Thames. Everything for sustainable living. 11am-4pm. Ph Joanne 07 868 6504 or office@moana.school.nz. Mar 10
• Hollard Gardens Taranaki Anniversary Garden Fair & Walk. Food and drink from local vendors, live music, kids activities, gardening demonstrations, produce and local art and craft stalls. Garden walk from 9.30am. Garden Fair 11am-2pm. Cross Country bike from 10am. Mar 11
• Baches to Beautiful Homes Tour Taupo 2013. 10am-4pm. Tickets $75 each. All proceeds to Violence Prevention. Ph 378 8109. Tickets via Internet or post to REAP, PO Box 1000, Taupo. www.bachestobeautifulhomestourtaupo.org. Mar 22
• North Shore Home & Garden Show. North Shore Events Centre, Glenfield, Auckland. Friday & Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Adults $8, Senior’s Special (Friday only $4), Under 16 free. www.homeandgardenshow.co.nz. Mar 22-24
• Kapiti Coast Sustainable Home & Garden Show. Kapiti School, Rimu Rd, Paraparaumu. Over 80 vendors promoting a wide range of sustainable products including energy efficiency, healthy homes, sustainable transport and home design. Practical demonstrations, green gardening plus kindergarten and school gardens on display. Entry by gold coin donation. www.kapiticoast.govt.nz. Mar 23-24

• Timaru Horticultural Society Summer Show. Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru. Includes dahlias, carnations, sweet peas, hydrangeas, container plants, orchids, alpine/rock garden plants & flowers, bonsai, fruit and vegetables, floral art. Entry $3 or by members ticket. Sat 2-5pm, Sun 1-4.30pm. Feb 9-10
• Oxford Garden Club 60th Anniversary Celebration. Past members email m_m_mcdonald@xtra.co.nz or ph 03 312 4204 (evenings) for details. Feb 11
• South Island National Dahlia Show. Hosted by Ashburton Dahlia Circle. Tinwald Memorial Hall, Grahams Road, Ashburton. Entry $2. Sat 2pm-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Ph 03 308 3294. Feb 16-17
• Creative Edge Floral Demonstration. Dynamic floral designers Rhonda Hall and Rae Baxter present Creative Edge for the Margaret Watling Canterbury Horticultural Society and Festival of Flowers floral demonstration. 7.30pm, St Bedes Auditorium, Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch. Feb 23
• Marlborough Horticultural Society Late Summer Show. St Christopher’s Hall, Redwoodtown, Blenheim. 9am-4.30pm. Dahlias, cut flowers, fruit & veges, house plants, begonias and fuchsias. Ph 03 578 2690 for enquiries. Feb 23
• Dunedin Horticultural Society Grand Summer Show. Forbury Park Raceway, Dunedin. Featuring all the summer flowers including dahlias, roses, floral art, bonsai, fruit and vegetables, plant sales table, raffles, afternoon tea plus much more. Sat 2-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Adults $5, members and children free. Feb 23-24

• Ellerslie International Flower Show. Hagley Park, Christchurch. Tickets on sale now! For more information on this fantastic event, visit www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz. Mar 6-10
• NZ House & Garden Tours. Peek inside an eclectic mix of some of the country’s most spectacular homes and gardens, all in aid of two very special charities – the Cancer Society of New Zealand and Look Good Feel Better. Tours in Nelson (Mar 15) and Christchurch (Mar 22). Tickets $64. Details at www.nzhouseandgarden.co.nz. Mar 15, 22

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