Grow Ō Tautahi 2020 has been cancelled. Huge thanks to all our sponsors and supporters. Stay in touch with us and see you in 2021!
Peter will speak on Easy Summer Success with Roses, showing you a few basic tips that will get the very best out of your roses in the second half of Summer. Success is easy, simple and effective.
Peter will speak on Easy Summer Success with Roses, showing you a few basic tips that will get the very best out of your roses in the second half of Summer. Success is easy, simple and effective.
What will you be eating in 2030?
Taste test and compare with unexpected foods to see what's possible with science.
What will you be eating in 2030?
Taste test and compare with unexpected foods to see what's possible with science.
Find out the tricks of the trade and how pickling, bottling, freezing, and sauce making will enhance our food choices in the “off season”.
Find out the tricks of the trade and how pickling, bottling, freezing, and sauce making will enhance our food choices in the “off season”.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Teaching "Nature-Time" - the Operating Manual of Planet Earth.
Teaching "Nature-Time" - the Operating Manual of Planet Earth.
Learn about adjusting how we farm and eating our way to a healthier planet. Erin will share the story of how regenerative farming works, the ecological benefits, and how you can mimic the principles in your own home garden.
Learn about adjusting how we farm and eating our way to a healthier planet. Erin will share the story of how regenerative farming works, the ecological benefits, and how you can mimic the principles in your own home garden.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Lincoln University is partnering with the Ministry of Primary Industries to build the world's first energy demonstration farm on a six hectare site close to the campus. The farm will help meet the urgent need for agriculture to find sustainable energy solutions to meet New Zealand's future carbon reduction requirements, such as through the utilisation of solar and wind power, biofuel, and energy storage.
Lincoln University is partnering with the Ministry of Primary Industries to build the world's first energy demonstration farm on a six hectare site close to the campus. The farm will help meet the urgent need for agriculture to find sustainable energy solutions to meet New Zealand's future carbon reduction requirements, such as through the utilisation of solar and wind power, biofuel, and energy storage.
Moderated by Julia Atkinson-Dunn of Studio Home, this experienced local panel of garden experts will answer basic beginner gardening questions around weeding, pest control, planting, soil prep, identifying suitable areas for plants, watering, how to mix shrubs, perennials and annuals for a year round garden etc.
Panel includes: Penny Zino of “Flaxmere”, a 6-star Garden of International Significance; Michael Coulter, who has over 50 years’ experience in horticulture in both the public realm and running of nursery; and Jill Simpson of “Fishermans Bay”, an artist, garden designer and visionary of a sprawling hillside garden on Banks Peninsula.
Moderated by Julia Atkinson-Dunn of Studio Home, this experienced local panel of garden experts will answer basic beginner gardening questions around weeding, pest control, planting, soil prep, identifying suitable areas for plants, watering, how to mix shrubs, perennials and annuals for a year round garden etc.
Panel includes: Penny Zino of “Flaxmere”, a 6-star Garden of International Significance; Michael Coulter, who has over 50 years’ experience in horticulture in both the public realm and running of nursery; and Jill Simpson of “Fishermans Bay”, an artist, garden designer and visionary of a sprawling hillside garden on Banks Peninsula.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Expert tips for home propagation. Utilise blackberry cuttings, turn a single succulent into 20, and salvage and grow your own figs.
Expert tips for home propagation. Utilise blackberry cuttings, turn a single succulent into 20, and salvage and grow your own figs.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Come and learn the “Ten reasons why a house plan makes a good pet” from Lenny Arkesteyn.
Lenny has been the Production Manager at Moffatt’s Flower Company for more than 20 years. He has extensive knowledge regarding the production of both plants and flowers and will talk about the remarkable resurgence in popularity of houseplants, the amazing array of houseplants available, and the history of Moffatt’s since the 1950s.
Come and learn the “Ten reasons why a house plan makes a good pet” from Lenny Arkesteyn.
Lenny has been the Production Manager at Moffatt’s Flower Company for more than 20 years. He has extensive knowledge regarding the production of both plants and flowers and will talk about the remarkable resurgence in popularity of houseplants, the amazing array of houseplants available, and the history of Moffatt’s since the 1950s.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Connecting the environment, people and food. Come along and hear from Environment Canterbury's Pou Matai Ko (Cultivating and Understanding of Mahinga Kai) team about how they are working with people to increase awareness and understanding of how to protect and enhance mahinga kai - traditional Ngāi Tahu food resources and their ecosystems.
Connecting the environment, people and food. Come along and hear from Environment Canterbury's Pou Matai Ko (Cultivating and Understanding of Mahinga Kai) team about how they are working with people to increase awareness and understanding of how to protect and enhance mahinga kai - traditional Ngāi Tahu food resources and their ecosystems.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Microgreens are an incredibly easy way to ensure you have greens available at home, all year round. The “How to grow your own microgreens” workshop will cover all the basics of growing your own microgreens at home, and is suited for both the beginner and experienced gardener.
Microgreens are an incredibly easy way to ensure you have greens available at home, all year round. The “How to grow your own microgreens” workshop will cover all the basics of growing your own microgreens at home, and is suited for both the beginner and experienced gardener.
Davinia Sutton from Detail by Davinia Sutton and Mark Sowerby from MacRae Landscape Design.
Davinia Sutton from Detail by Davinia Sutton and Mark Sowerby from MacRae Landscape Design.
Our Grow Ō Tautahi Garden Design Mentor and Ambassador has extensive landscaping knowledge and is happy to share it with other enthusiastic gardeners.
Our Grow Ō Tautahi Garden Design Mentor and Ambassador has extensive landscaping knowledge and is happy to share it with other enthusiastic gardeners.
Davinia Sutton from Detail by Davinia Sutton and Mark Sowerby from MacRae Landscape Design.
Davinia Sutton from Detail by Davinia Sutton and Mark Sowerby from MacRae Landscape Design.
Learn all you need to know to keep your lawn looking great using the latest products and techniques designed with the environment in mind.
Learn all you need to know to keep your lawn looking great using the latest products and techniques designed with the environment in mind.
Connecting the environment, people and food. Come along and hear from Environment Canterbury's Pou Matai Ko (Cultivating and Understanding of Mahinga Kai) team about how they are working with people to increase awareness and understanding of how to protect and enhance mahinga kai - traditional Ngāi Tahu food resources and their ecosystems.
Connecting the environment, people and food. Come along and hear from Environment Canterbury's Pou Matai Ko (Cultivating and Understanding of Mahinga Kai) team about how they are working with people to increase awareness and understanding of how to protect and enhance mahinga kai - traditional Ngāi Tahu food resources and their ecosystems.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Interactive butterfly talks with Maria in the Treetech Kids Zone.
Interactive butterfly talks with Maria in the Treetech Kids Zone.
Moderated by Julia Atkinson-Dunn of Studio Home, this experienced local panel of garden experts will answer basic beginner gardening questions around the confronting situation of purchasing a property with an existing garden/rampaging unkempt yard/ bare ground with new build.
Panel includes: Robyn Kilty – a highly sought-after garden design and planting consultant, and owner of an historic inner city cottage and magical small space garden; Mark Sowerby, Landscape Designer at MacRae Landscape Design; Chris Smith, Manager of Southern Woods Nursery with extensive experience in nurseries both in NZ and London; and Chris Walsh, owner and founder of Tree Tech.
Moderated by Julia Atkinson-Dunn of Studio Home, this experienced local panel of garden experts will answer basic beginner gardening questions around the confronting situation of purchasing a property with an existing garden/rampaging unkempt yard/ bare ground with new build.
Panel includes: Robyn Kilty – a highly sought-after garden design and planting consultant, and owner of an historic inner city cottage and magical small space garden; Mark Sowerby, Landscape Designer at MacRae Landscape Design; Chris Smith, Manager of Southern Woods Nursery with extensive experience in nurseries both in NZ and London; and Chris Walsh, owner and founder of Tree Tech.
The science behind how your environment affects how your food tastes. Featuring a virtual reality demonstration taste test - this may change the way you eat in the future!
The science behind how your environment affects how your food tastes. Featuring a virtual reality demonstration taste test - this may change the way you eat in the future!
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Come and learn the “Ten reasons why a house plan makes a good pet” from Lenny Arkesteyn.
Lenny has been the Production Manager at Moffatt’s Flower Company for more than 20 years. He has extensive knowledge regarding the production of both plants and flowers and will talk about the remarkable resurgence in popularity of houseplants, the amazing array of houseplants available, and the history of Moffatt’s since the 1950s.
Come and learn the “Ten reasons why a house plan makes a good pet” from Lenny Arkesteyn.
Lenny has been the Production Manager at Moffatt’s Flower Company for more than 20 years. He has extensive knowledge regarding the production of both plants and flowers and will talk about the remarkable resurgence in popularity of houseplants, the amazing array of houseplants available, and the history of Moffatt’s since the 1950s.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Interactive butterfly talks with Maria in the Treetech Kids Zone.
Interactive butterfly talks with Maria in the Treetech Kids Zone.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
What will you be eating in 2030?
Taste test and compare with unexpected foods to see what's possible with science.
What will you be eating in 2030?
Taste test and compare with unexpected foods to see what's possible with science.
Microgreens are an incredibly easy way to ensure you have greens available at home, all year round. The “How to grow your own microgreens” workshop will cover all the basics of growing your own microgreens at home, and is suited for both the beginner and experienced gardener.
Microgreens are an incredibly easy way to ensure you have greens available at home, all year round. The “How to grow your own microgreens” workshop will cover all the basics of growing your own microgreens at home, and is suited for both the beginner and experienced gardener.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Connecting with the land and food, and traditional Māori food practices.
Connecting with the land and food, and traditional Māori food practices.
Jax Hamilton will take Garden to Table school Cashmere Primary through the Meadow Mushrooms "Kids in the Kitchen" cooking demonstration.
Jax Hamilton will take Garden to Table school Cashmere Primary through the Meadow Mushrooms "Kids in the Kitchen" cooking demonstration.
Hear Julia Atkinson-Dunn’s own story of going from a local, 30-something “never-ever gardener” to a backyard of blooms! Julia will share her own journey, favourite resources and sources of inspiration, tips she has learnt, combined with advice on finding your personal style. Interactive with question time.
Hear Julia Atkinson-Dunn’s own story of going from a local, 30-something “never-ever gardener” to a backyard of blooms! Julia will share her own journey, favourite resources and sources of inspiration, tips she has learnt, combined with advice on finding your personal style. Interactive with question time.
Come and learn the “Ten reasons why a house plan makes a good pet” from Lenny Arkesteyn.
Lenny has been the Production Manager at Moffatt’s Flower Company for more than 20 years. He has extensive knowledge regarding the production of both plants and flowers and will talk about the remarkable resurgence in popularity of houseplants, the amazing array of houseplants available, and the history of Moffatt’s since the 1950s.
Come and learn the “Ten reasons why a house plan makes a good pet” from Lenny Arkesteyn.
Lenny has been the Production Manager at Moffatt’s Flower Company for more than 20 years. He has extensive knowledge regarding the production of both plants and flowers and will talk about the remarkable resurgence in popularity of houseplants, the amazing array of houseplants available, and the history of Moffatt’s since the 1950s.
Microgreens are an incredibly easy way to ensure you have greens available at home, all year round. The “How to grow your own microgreens” workshop will cover all the basics of growing your own microgreens at home, and is suited for both the beginner and experienced gardener.
Microgreens are an incredibly easy way to ensure you have greens available at home, all year round. The “How to grow your own microgreens” workshop will cover all the basics of growing your own microgreens at home, and is suited for both the beginner and experienced gardener.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Interactive butterfly talks with Maria in the Treetech Kids Zone.
Interactive butterfly talks with Maria in the Treetech Kids Zone.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Lincoln University experts share the plants to pick when designing a garden and give an understanding of the principles of landscape architecture.
Lincoln University experts share the plants to pick when designing a garden and give an understanding of the principles of landscape architecture.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Learn all you need to know to keep your lawn looking great using the latest products and techniques designed with the environment in mind.
Learn all you need to know to keep your lawn looking great using the latest products and techniques designed with the environment in mind.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Interactive butterfly talks with Maria in the Treetech Kids Zone.
Interactive butterfly talks with Maria in the Treetech Kids Zone.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Terra Viva's own fruit expert will be talking about fruit tree care and pruning for beginners, focusing on summer pruning for the back yard. Topics will include a simple spray programme, tools and pruning basics.
Terra Viva's own fruit expert will be talking about fruit tree care and pruning for beginners, focusing on summer pruning for the back yard. Topics will include a simple spray programme, tools and pruning basics.
What will you be eating in 2030?
Taste test and compare with unexpected foods to see what's possible with science.
What will you be eating in 2030?
Taste test and compare with unexpected foods to see what's possible with science.
Peter will speak on Easy Summer Success with Roses, showing you a few basic tips that will get the very best out of your roses in the second half of Summer. Success is easy, simple and effective.
Peter will speak on Easy Summer Success with Roses, showing you a few basic tips that will get the very best out of your roses in the second half of Summer. Success is easy, simple and effective.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
Top chefs from around Christchurch and the South Island will be challenged to create their dishes from a mystery box of fresh, vegan or vegetarian ingredients and what they can pick themselves from the surrounding gardens.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
A 30 minute guided walk starting from the Friends stand in the Botanical Marquee. Gold coin donation.
Connecting the environment, people and food. Come along and hear from Environment Canterbury's Pou Matai Ko (Cultivating and Understanding of Mahinga Kai) team about how they are working with people to increase awareness and understanding of how to protect and enhance mahinga kai - traditional Ngāi Tahu food resources and their ecosystems.
Connecting the environment, people and food. Come along and hear from Environment Canterbury's Pou Matai Ko (Cultivating and Understanding of Mahinga Kai) team about how they are working with people to increase awareness and understanding of how to protect and enhance mahinga kai - traditional Ngāi Tahu food resources and their ecosystems.
Find out the tricks of the trade and how pickling, bottling, freezing, and sauce making will enhance our food choices in the “off season”.
Find out the tricks of the trade and how pickling, bottling, freezing, and sauce making will enhance our food choices in the “off season”.
Davinia Sutton from Detail by Davinia Sutton and Mark Sowerby from MacRae Landscape Design.
Davinia Sutton from Detail by Davinia Sutton and Mark Sowerby from MacRae Landscape Design.
