Potting up the Past

Drop in to the Kiosk at the Botanic Gardens for a hands-on celebration of Canterbury’s rich garden heritage.

Families and garden enthusiasts of all ages are invited to pot up a tray of heritage vegetable or flower seeds to take home — and start your own piece of gardening history. Choose from a selection of treasured heirloom seeds, generously supplied by Yates, a trusted New Zealand seed company for over 140 years.

While you're in the Kiosk, take time to enjoy a special display celebrating the legacy of heritage gardens in Canterbury.

No booking required — just come along, get your hands dirty, and take home a little bit of the past to grow into the future!