Urban Garden Tour You’ll have a ball on an urban crawl through some of New Plymouth’s most delightful small gardens. On this full-day coach tour, you will see everything from lush tropics to heritage charmers, bushy trails to hillside havens. Offering inspiration at every step, this garden outing heads to Hirst Cottage, Pukemara, Sequoia Steps, La Ultima (NEW) and Tropics on Mangati. There will also be a picnic lunch stop in one of the city’s much-loved community parks. DATE & TIME Tue 3 Nov at 9:15am-4pm 6 hours & 45 mins VENUE Departs from the Festival Hub, Plymouth International Hotel 220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand admission $80 (incl. garden entry & transport) Bring your own lunch TICKETS sponsored by Urban Garden Tour

Edible Plants for the Beginners Garden with Katy Roach Walk and talk with Katy as she takes you for a tour through the garden while discussing key factors in plant selection, placement, maintenance and harvest. Katy shares her delight in growing and harvesting organic fruit and vegetables which are proudly incorporated into her culinary endeavours and preserves. She works with the mantra “Keep it simple and practical, and make it happen.” DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Thu 5 Nov & Sat 7 Nov at 1pm VENUE Kahikatea 61 Branch Road, Highlands Park, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand admission Garden entry fee only TICKETS sponsored by Edible Plants for the Beginners Garden

Nadia Lim Nadia Lim is a celebrated New Zealand chef, bestselling cookbook author, and co-founder of My Food Bag. A MasterChef NZ winner and trained dietitian, she’s known for her fresh, healthy approach to food. Nadia has inspired Kiwi households through her television shows, recipes, and books, and will be hosting a Q&A followed by a book signing at this special event, where guests can purchase and have her latest cookbook personally signed. DATE & TIME Thu 5 Nov at 6pm VENUE Mitre 10 Mega 5 Vickers Road, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand admission $50pp (incl. light refreshment and canapés) TICKETS sponsored by Nadia Lim

Botanical Art Workshops with Jennifer Duval-Smith Join botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith for a relaxing, inspiring workshop series suited to all skill levels. Learn to create a simple concertina sketchbook and use it to capture observations from nature. Jennifer will guide you through techniques to see and draw finer details, transforming how you experience the outdoors. Weather permitting, sessions include time outside drawing from life. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided. You’ll gain practical strategies for sketching plants with confidence while creating your own nature journal page and learning to let go of perfection and enjoy the creative process. Draw Flowers of the Spring Border: Fri 30 Oct, 10am-1pm Draw Rambling Roses: Sat 31 Oct, 10am-1pm Draw a Native Leaf with Confidence: Sun 1 Nov, 10am-1pm DATE & TIME Fri 30 Oct - Sun 1 Nov at 10am 3 hours VENUE Riverlea 367 Corbett Road, Paraite 4373, New Zealand admission $110pp (max. 10 people per session) TICKETS sponsored by Botanical Art Workshops with Jennifer Duval-Smith

Fernery & Display House - Pukekura Park This tour and demonstration will give you a first-hand look at what goes into creating the stunning displays in the Fernery and Display Houses. You’ll see colourful coleus, exotic foliage plants and elegant orchids. Meet at lower entrance by the Fred Parker Lawn. Tours are strictly limited to 20 per tour. Registrations must be made to rose.hogwood@npdc.govt.nz DATE & TIME Tue 3 Nov & Thu 5 Nov at 11am-12pm 1 hour VENUE Fernery & Display Houses, Pukekura Park Fillis Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand admission FREE EVENT TICKETS sponsored by Fernery & Display House - Pukekura Park

The Bloom Table The Art of Flower Preserving & Crafting Discover three beautiful ways to preserve flowers and transform them into modern botanical crafts. Learn pressing, drying, and preservation techniques while creating your own keepsake to take home. Includes all materials, garden entry, farm tour, sweet treat, tea or coffee, and a mini Bee Valley flower press. DATE & TIME Fri 6 Nov at 9am-11am 2 hours VENUE Bee Valley Flower Farm 112 Ackworth Road, Lepperton 4373, New Zealand admission $95pp (max. 12 people per session) TICKETS sponsored by The Bloom Table

Bee Valley Flower Farm Tours Join us for a guided walk through our rustic flower fields to meet our bees and blooms while soaking in enchanting views. Discover the beauty and challenges of working with nature, how we grow with the seasons and bee inspired to create your own cut-flower garden. “Nature never hurries, yet everything blooms in its own time.” DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, Sat 7 Nov & Sun 8 Nov at 10:30am & 1:30pm VENUE Bee Valley Flower Farm 112 Ackworth Road, Lepperton 4373, New Zealand admission Garden entry fee only TICKETS sponsored by Bee Valley Flower Farm Tours

Te Henui Cemetery Guided Walk Our dedicated Te Henui Cemetery volunteers will take you on a Colourful Characters Tour. Explore this heritage cemetery established in 1861 and restored by NPDC visionary Allan Jellyman and his team. DATE & TIME Fri 30 Oct, Sat 31 Oct & Fri 6 Nov at 3:30pm-4:30pm 1 hour VENUE Te Henui Cemetery 173 Lemon Street, Strandon, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand admission FREE EVENT TICKETS sponsored by Te Henui Cemetery Guided Walk

Blooms & Brews For the first time at the Garden Festival, we bring you Blooms and Brews! Spend a leisurely afternoon exploring Rural Haven, Leppers Garden and Te Kukumara, three stunning festival gardens. Then round off your day with fine ale and delicious food at New Plymouth’s award-winning Shining Peak Brewery. A garden tour with a fizz – the perfect way to experience the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival! DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct at 1pm-6pm 5 hours VENUE Shining Peak Brewing 59 Gill Street, New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth 4310, New Zealand admission $85pp (max. 20 people) TICKETS sponsored by Blooms & Brews

Day Tripper - South to North By popular demand, our Day Tripper coach tour is back. Whether you’re heading North to South, or South to North, you can sit back, relax and enjoy a outdoor adventure through five fabulous festival gardens. There will be a lunch stop at Waiongana Garden in Waitara, so please pack a picnic. Both tours are perfect for non-drivers, and garden lovers keen to share the day with others. So, leave the driving to us and get your ticket to ride. Visited Gardens: Rural Haven Leppers Te Kukumara Sustainable Backyards - Joradalee Creek – Stratford DATE & TIME Thu 5 Nov at 8:45am-5pm VENUE Departs from the TSB Hub Carpark, Hāwera 15 Camberwell Road, Hāwera 4610, New Zealand admission $85pp (incl. garden entry fee and transport) TICKETS sponsored by Day Tripper - South to North

Propagating Plants with Jenny Oakley. Jenny will share gardening tips on how propagation is inexpensive and easy. This is a great way to get new plants from plants you already own. Hear from Jenny as she shares her horticultural knowledge gained from years of commercial garden design and maintenance. DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct & Thu 5 Nov at 11am VENUE Oakley Garden 79 Normanby Road, Manaia 4678, New Zealand admission Garden entry fee only TICKETS sponsored by Propagating Plants

Hanging Baskets with Jenny Oakley Hanging baskets are fun and simple to do if you follow a few basic rules. You can create a spectacular combination of plants that you will enjoy for many months. Come along and learn about the tips and tricks Jenny uses when creating her spectacular baskets. DATE & TIME Sat 31 Oct & Sat 7 Nov at 2pm VENUE Oakley Garden admission Garden entry fee only TICKETS sponsored by Hanging Baskets