Located in the mighty Waikato, the garden is approximately 3 acres and includes the perennial nursery with plants available from September to November and February to March each year.   Being in the Waikato, we have wet winters and, in a valley, we also get our share of frosts. Our summers are humid, and I have had to build shelterbelts on the southern and western sides of the property to filter our prevailing winds.  I am constantly looking for new perennials to add to the garden, thus the lawn slowly gets smaller and smaller to make more room.  My garden is not limited to perennials, I use a range of trees, shrubs, grasses, succulents, natives, annuals and herbs in my planting schemes and have also planted a range of fruit trees.

Gardening has been a hobby of mine for over 20 years.  During my son's treatment for cancer (Rhabdomyosarcoma) in 2014-2016, my garden became a place of peace and retreat for me, a way to cope.  Once we had come through the treatment phase for Patrick's first cancer and our visits to the hospital became spaced apart, I saw the opportunity to create a business doing what I love. Villaleigh Plants was born.  

The garden is 3 acres and includes the nursery, so allow 1-2 hours for your visit.

I would also recommend planning a visit to Nikau Cave & Cafe http://nikaucave.co.nz/cafe (approximately 30 mins from here) for a lovely lunch as part of your day out, or heading out to Raglan to visit boutique shops, cafes and the beach.