Discover Taranaki: Transforming Outdoor Spaces

A Landscape Tour with Chris Paul

Join renowned landscape consultant and founder of Plan-it Earth Landscape Chris Paul with over 35 years of experience, on an inspiring tour of five town and country Taranaki gardens.

As a current assessor for both the New Zealand Gardens Trust and the Taranaki Garden Festival, Chris offers unmatched insight into the creative and practical processes behind crafting truly stunning outdoor spaces. Whether you're designing urban retreats, coastal sanctuaries, or sustainable landscapes, this tour will provide valuable lessons on how to approach garden transformation from a landscape architecture perspective.

Visited Gardens:

Gravetye: a masterclass of design

Cairnhill: a garden of vibrancy and colour

Portia’s Place: a romantic two-year-old garden with 100-year-old bones

Riverlea: lesson in design around the homestead

La Ultima: a small newly established town garden

Throughout the tour, Chris will share his wisdom and methodology, including:

• How to assess and respond to site conditions

• Balancing aesthetics with function

• Choosing the right planting palette for various environments

• Principles of sustainable and regenerative design

• The art of long-term vision in garden development

This is a rare opportunity to learn firsthand from a Master of Landscape Design.