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.
All my plants are grown outdoors, so they are ready for planting straight into your garden. The main focus of the nursery is perennials, but at times, I will also be able to offer various other plants.
I grow all the perennials and other plants on site from seed, cuttings or division.
4051 Highway 22, Huntly 3772.