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For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!)
from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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Sacha wrote:
For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. Never been there myself, but I understand that it helps if you like white flowers (I think that something in excess of 90% of the native flora has white flowers). -- Jeff (cut "thetape" to reply) |
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"Sacha" wrote in message
For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) It might be worth your while asking on the aus.gardens ng as I know there are af ew Kiwis who post there regularly. These sites might also help: http://netlist.co.nz/gardens/Gardenstovisit/Index.cfm http://www.gardeninfo.org.nz/register/ http://www.gardens.org.nz/index.html Fran |
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On 8/2/08 11:44, in article
, "FarmI" ask@itshall be given wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) It might be worth your while asking on the aus.gardens ng as I know there are af ew Kiwis who post there regularly. These sites might also help: http://netlist.co.nz/gardens/Gardenstovisit/Index.cfm http://www.gardeninfo.org.nz/register/ http://www.gardens.org.nz/index.html Very helpful, Fran. Thank you so much. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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Sacha wrote:
For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. Hi, Did you watch the "around the world in 80 gardens" last week? Monty Don was visiting gardens in NZ. You missed the repeat but maybe you can watch it online? http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/tv_an...d_index1.shtml Philippe |
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On 8/2/08 15:50, in article ,
"Philippe Gautier" wrote: Sacha wrote: For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. Hi, Did you watch the "around the world in 80 gardens" last week? Monty Don was visiting gardens in NZ. You missed the repeat but maybe you can watch it online? http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/tv_an...d_index1.shtml Philippe Yes, we did and I had to bite my tongue not to say "ooh, like to see that" because he didn't know about his surprise at that time. I thought they all looked extremely interesting but really liked Ayrlies. Ray was horrified that he didn't go to the South Island, though! ;-) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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Hello Sacha
In article , Sacha wrote: For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. My wife and I had 4 weeks in New Zealand travelling with a mixture of public transport and 2 car hires one in North Island and one in South Island. We did not visit any "private" gardens, but quite a lot of public ones. There is limit to how much guidance we can give, because we went in October ie late Spring whilst you are planning to go near to mid Summer. One thing we would recommend if you are both fit enough is a conducted walk up the Hooker valley on the East Side of Mount Cook starting from the Hermitage Hotel at Mount Cook Village to the glacier lake. The views are spectacular, and the botany fascinating. One thing that I think will disappoint you is the number of British wild flowers that got out to New Zealand with grass seed and are naturalised there. If you want thoughts on any of the Botanic gardens just ask. John -- John Rye Hadleigh IPSWICH England http://web.ukonline.co.uk/jrye/index.html --- On Line using an Acorn StrongArm RiscPC --- |
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On Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:14:46 +0000, Sacha
wrote: For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. Sacha, how wonderful! Our tour over Christmas and New Year was a hectic organised coach tour, but if you go to Christchurch do go to the Botanic Gardens there. The trees are magnificent, just huge and so majestic. The Pahutakawa (NZ Christmas tree was in flower in N. Island, and juast amazing. I could see it had the same effect on Monty Don! A valley full of "Wild" lupins was a beautiful sight. My friend bought a book of NZ "Wild flowers" and most are escapes from English gardens. We saw more sparrows, blackbirds and thrushes there than we see at home now. I would have loved to see that garden at New Plymouth which Monty visited. If you go via Singapore the Orchid garden there is stunning. Plan carefully! Pam in Bristol |
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"Sacha" wrote in message . uk... For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. being a local I can recommend some gardens round about my district. The local Hamilton City Gardens I think are very nice. Me, my wife & mutts walk there from time to time. Hamilton also has some great river walks, best seen with dogs in tow. All of the following are open to the public. This one is free. http://www.hamiltongardens.co.nz My home town, just down the road from hamilton. Small but very colourful & fragrant rose gardens worth 10-15 poke around. Free. http://www.teawamutu.co.nz/local-inf...egarden1.shtml Just out of Hamilton a large arboretum and a very nice stroll in Autumn as leaves change colour. Small charge. http://www.gardens.org.nz/garden_fin...x.html?lid=318 Water garden over up the coromandel (a nice beach area, alternative/hippy hideaway & great national forests). My mum & auntie from Birmingham enjoyed this. Small charge. http://www.waiauwaterworks.co.nz On the way to Coromandel, similar set up. Ma & auntie also like this. Small charge. http://www.ngateawatergardens.co.nz Pukekura Park in New Plymouth, my wifes home town. Lovely park stretched over a hilly area. Over Christmas/January they have lights set all around the park. NP is 2-3 hours down country from hamilton and has some lovely sea side villages where beach baches now cost the average working man a life times wage. Used to be dirt cheap a few years ago before city folk discovered them. Free http://www.gardens.org.nz/garden_fin...ex.html?lid=14 Further a field I can suggest the Wellington Botanic gardens. Set on the top of a hill overlooking Wellington City. Great views & an interesting trip up from the CBD via cable car. http://friendswbg.org.nz/ THE nz backyard garden bible is the Yates Garden Guide. I have a copy & my old man had a copy from 35 years back. http://www.yates.co.nz/products/book...-garden-guide/ http://www.stuff.co.nz/sundaystartim...005a20517.html rob |
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On 8/2/08 21:27, in article , "Pam
Moore" wrote: On Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:14:46 +0000, Sacha wrote: For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. Sacha, how wonderful! Our tour over Christmas and New Year was a hectic organised coach tour, but if you go to Christchurch do go to the Botanic Gardens there. The trees are magnificent, just huge and so majestic. The Pahutakawa (NZ Christmas tree was in flower in N. Island, and juast amazing. Fantastic looking tree! I've seen one on Tresco, though probably not at full NZ size. I could see it had the same effect on Monty Don! A valley full of "Wild" lupins was a beautiful sight. My friend bought a book of NZ "Wild flowers" and most are escapes from English gardens. We saw more sparrows, blackbirds and thrushes there than we see at home now. I would have loved to see that garden at New Plymouth which Monty visited. If you go via Singapore the Orchid garden there is stunning. Plan carefully! Pam in Bristol We will! Seeing too much is always the wrong side of temptation. Ray remembers seeing somewhere called Gethsemane, which strikes me as a rather morbid name for a garden! As it's his pressie, he has to plan whether he wants to re-visit gardens he saw last time, see only new ones, or do a mixture of the two. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On 9/2/08 10:51, in article , "George.com"
wrote: "Sacha" wrote in message . uk... For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. being a local I can recommend some gardens round about my district. The local Hamilton City Gardens I think are very nice. Me, my wife & mutts walk there from time to time. Hamilton also has some great river walks, best seen with dogs in tow. All of the following are open to the public. This one is free. http://www.hamiltongardens.co.nz snip Rob, this is absolutely invaluable and I've filed each of the book marks. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to post all these. We're hoping to spend at least a month there, taking in both North and South Islands, so local info and info from those who have visited NZ is of the greatest value to us. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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"Chris Hogg" wrote in message ... On Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:14:46 +0000, Sacha wrote: For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. By chance a year or so ago I picked up a S/H book on NZ gardens (The New Garden Heritage of New Zealand, Mary Burnard, Phoenix Press, 1990, ISBN 0 9597712 1 2. Try for it on ABE http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchEntry ) Monty Don visited gardens in New Zealand on his Around the World in 80 Gardens and as we will be in New Zealand in January 2009 we will be visiting some. We then go on to Alice Springs and will be visiting some of the Gardens there and in Sydney :-)) Mike :-)) -- www.rneba.org.uk. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association to find your ex-Greenie mess mates. www.iowtours.com for all ex-Service Reunions. More being added regularly After a lot of trouble www.nsrafa.org is now up and running for the National Service RAF man |
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On 9/2/08 18:57, in article ,
"Chris Hogg" wrote: On Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:14:46 +0000, Sacha wrote: For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. Has anyone got any particular recommendations? We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. By chance a year or so ago I picked up a S/H book on NZ gardens (The New Garden Heritage of New Zealand, Mary Burnard, Phoenix Press, 1990, ISBN 0 9597712 1 2. Try for it on ABE http://dogbert.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchEntry ) Here's a list of the ones they describe, with their then owners, alphabetically by location. You should pass close to a few of them at least, but they were not all open to the public at the time of going to press. That may have changed a bit by now. snip This is terrific. Thank you very much, Chris - into the file that goes, too! All this info kind urglers are sending me is invaluable because, although departure seems a long way off, a lot of planning ahead has to be done and it's nost just essential but a lot of fun, too! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' |
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On Feb 8, 5:14*am, Sacha wrote:
For his birthday present Ray is being given two tickets to NZ (and back!) from my son and his wife. *We'll probably go in January of next year, even though his birthday is next month. I've never been there but Ray went to NZ about 15 or so years ago but by now there must be other, or more highly developed, gardens. *Has anyone got any particular recommendations? *We won't be seeing gardens only but obviously, those will be a major attraction for us! * We intend to drive ourselves, as and where the whim takes us but I want to start planning with the aid of online maps, some of which show specific driving tours. *I want, also, to get him some books appropriate to the gardens of NZ, so again, any suggestions will be most welcome. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove weeds from address) 'We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.' I was just wondering what this newsgroup was all about? |
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