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This 40-year-old woodland garden, legacy of a renowned Taranaki plantsman, has provided historical content for current owners Kim and Owen. The 0.6ha holds an extensive array of evergreen and deciduous, native and exotics along with rare and unique plants. Vast colour is provided by rhododendrons, azaleas, astilbes and irises. Hostas flourish at the pond alongside burgundy and red maples.
48 Saxton Rd, New Plymouth (Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival #25)
Katrina is a New Zealand artist based in New Plymouth. She creates the most beautiful and detailed botanical, floral and landscape art. Her artwork has been described as expressionistic, and each piece is a reflection of her imagination and real-life observations. Katrina connects her artistic inspiration to New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, especially its lush native bush, ocean vistas and abundance of plant life. With a background in various mediums, she has honed her unique artistic techniques, creating colorful, vibrant and detailed pieces that reflect her passion for nature. Through each piece, she aims not just to showcase her perspective, but to evoke feelings and inspire viewers based on their own interpretations.
Based at 20 Heaphy Street, Westown (Taranaki Arts Trail #44) -
A conversation with Matt Low about building a hempcrete home, the inspiration behind that decision, and the process involved. Learn about their decision to be part of both the Sustainable Builds and Sustainable Farms trails, what it takes to run an organic feijoa orchard, and the workshops planned for this year's trails.
175 Paraite Road, Bell Block (Sustainable Builds and Farms)
At the end of this cul-de-sac lies a hidden garden. From structured planting at the front, explore the slopes of perennials, tree ferns and bromeliads before stepping down to a secluded native bush walk. A distinctive house, designed by Roger Walker in 1979, looks out over this curated, eclectic garden, which is completed by selected ethnic artworks. Garden featured in NZ House & Garden March 2022 issue.
26 Mayfair Place, New Plymouth (Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival #24) -
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Artist Katrin Lemcke came to Taranaki 20 years ago as an exchange student at Waitara High School. After returning to Germany to finish high school there, she also completed an apprenticeship as a traditional goldsmith. Only recently, after working independently, Katrin has taken great delight in experimenting with ancient and modern techniques of jewellery making, like lost-mould casting, handweaving of chains, gemstone setting, hand engraving, and oxidisation of metals. Inspiration is often taken from archaeological findings of the European bronze age, architecture and nature. The materials used are mainly silver, gold and copper. These often come from old jewellery, or from silver cutlery that gets molten down to have a low impact on the environment.
560 Devon Street East, Fitzroy (Taranaki Arts Trail #10)
A conversation with Chanelle Carrick at her urban New Plymouth property, Bayly Tarraces. A 1100m2, work-in-progress, permaculture garden. Chanelle talks about the property’s unique features, being part of the Sustainable Backyards Trail. We also cover new additions to the garden, and events and workshops planned for the backyards trails this year.
94b Bayly Rd, Blagdon (Sustainable Backyards Trail #2)
