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Inspirational
Inspirational
This is the stuff dreams are made from! In this category, we break away from your typically practical show garden and floral displays and look to push designers and hobbyists completely outside their comfort zone. Concepts here will break the mould of traditional horticultural design and actively encourage the non-conventional whether it’s new ways of outdoor living, mixing produce with plant material and sculptural elements.
All the flower power you can imagine! Be captivated by the horticultural theatre of the great floral wonders marquee and immerse yourself in the market kaleidoscope of colour and vibrancy.
Floral Wonders
Floral Wonders
Home to tertiary institutions and training organisations, this hub provides pathways and education opportunities designed to grow our next generation in horticulture. This hub also shares the latest in science, technologies and innovations from business, government and other organisations.
Education & Innovaton
Education & Innovaton
Sustainability Concepts
Sustainability Concepts
Everything to do with improving the way we protect and enhance the natural environment. From products and services that reduce our daily footprint at home to organisations and initiatives that support intergenerational improvements to communities across Aotearoa.
Micro World
Micro World
Typically, in the world of horticulture it’s easy to get swept away by the latest and greatest in plants and technology. Of course, none of this (including us), can exist without the myriad of insects and microorganisms that inhabit the earth. From the delicate beauty of butterflies to the underground powerhouse of worms and microbes, this fun and interactive zone brings our smallest gardening assistants to the fore.
Nursery Gate
Nursery Gate
This is truly heaven for any plant collector. Door to door and wall to wall these avenues will be home to new plant releases along with a multitude of old favourites. The experience provides new combinations and a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with growers and retailers of NZ’s best plants.
Outdoor Pantry
Outdoor Pantry
A real foodie’s paradise with an array of food producers, new release produce, edible display gardens and concepts.
The emphasis of this zone is around sustainable and ethical production of food, from the beginning of production through to processing and sale.
Seeds of Wisdom
Seeds of Wisdom
An inspiring series of seminars and masterclasses which brings together an array of local and international speakers. Topics will include everything from food production and garden design, through to plant husbandry and sculpture.
Ferox Laneways
Ferox Laneways
This retail quarter offers the most unique shopping experience of any horticultural event. Set as a series of private arcades and pods, this covered retail area has been specifically designed as a series of beautiful floating canopies that encourage intimate exploration.