TRAIL HUB: THE ENVIROHUB

28 Brooklands Dr, Brooklands (next to Brooklands Zoo)

Small community garden

Meet the Sustainable Taranaki team at The Trail Hub! Purchase Backyards Bundle cards, seeds and much more. 

Check out the demonstration garden and see what you can do on an average sized section using 100% upcycled features including espaliered fruit trees, herb circle, worm farm and several other composting systems, mini-gardens, and more. 

Seedlings for sale. Toilets available. Dog-friendly. Wheelchair access. Kids activities. Bike parking.

Open hours:

• 31 Oct - 16 Nov between 10am - 4pm (everyday)

1. The Potter's Garden

11 Glenpark Ave, Frankleigh Park 

Small backyard

You’ll find Janeen in her ever-evolving little food forest tucked away in the Huatoki Valley. Established fruit trees, vegetable beds and a couple of chooks provide ample food year-round. The garden also boasts a pottery studio nestled in the yard. Working and living within this sustainable backyard activates Janeen’s relationship with the garden and provides an income. This garden is also open for the Taranaki Arts Trail open studios.

Bike parking. Wheelchair access.

Open hours:

• 31 Oct - 9 Nov between 10am - 4pm (everyday)

3. Heart and Soil

255 Frankley Rd, Ferndale

Medium backyard

Mieke’s 850m2, shady, 5-tiered garden is designed with permaculture in mind. You’ll wander down from the espaliered front yard, past a tree hut, sleepout, rainwater collection, compost, bokashi and worm-farm. Pass by the propagation tunnel and veggie/herb garden until you reach the secret garden full of natives and sub tropicals such as banana, pawpaw, and cherimoya. Feed the chickens a tasty treat and watch the busy bees at work creating honey.

Seedlings for sale. Bike parking.

Open hours:

• 31 Oct - 2 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Fri - Sun)

• 7 Nov - 9 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Fri - Sun)

3. HOBART HAVEN

36b Hobart Dr, Spotswood

Small backyard

Seton and Hayley have a 978m2 nook where every inch is used. Their property lives and breathes the philosophy of repurpose, refuse, re-use and recycle, from relocating the house, reusing dog poo and everything in between. Hobart Haven has vegetables, a fruit orchard, subtropical plants, weed breakdown systems, worm farms, strategically placed compost, and multiple water collection points. A creative and resourceful couple creating an abundant garden. 

Seedlings for sale. Bike parking.

Open hours:

• 1 Nov - 2 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Sat - Sun)

• 8 Nov - 9 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Sat & Sun)

4. BRANCH COMMUNITY

81 Branch Rd, Highlands Park

Farley and the Branch Community work together to maintain their shared terraced gardens. Onsite you'll find composting, a worm farm, chickens, and hear about growing from seed, keeping bees, and edible weeds. Scattered throughout the space is a vibrant collection of community-made artwork, created by volunteers over the years, reflecting the spirit and creativity of those who help it thrive. The community regularly works with woofers and volunteers.

Seedlings for sale. Bike Parking. Toilets available.

Open hours:

• 31 Oct - 2 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Fri - Sun)

• 3 Nov - 6 Nov between 10am - 1pm (Mon - Thu)

• 7 Nov - 9 Nov between 10am - 4pm (Fri - Sun)

G1. MARFELL COMMUNITY GARDEN

55 Endevour St, Marfell

Medium community Garden

The Marfell māra is a place where whānau, community groups, and local gardeners come together. There's a range of garden beds, composting set-ups, and upcycled features including a pizza oven and kids' play area. Garden produce and the community support the pātaka kai, providing nutritious food for the community. Everyone is welcome anytime, with coordinated sessions on Wed, Fri and Sun from 10am with Dominic Bell.

Bike parking. Kids activities. Dog friendly. Wheelchair access.

Open hours:

• 31 Oct & 7 Nov between 10am - 1pm (Fri)

• 5 Nov between 10am - 1pm (Wed)

• 2 Nov & 9 Nov between 10am - 1pm (Sun)