Grassroots Roses and Perennials

10/09/2026

Laurel in her natural habitat..
Rain, wind and snow (ok maybe not snow) this one woman army has been a w**d weapon the last few months, keeping the garden in check. Big thanks to Laurel!

10/09/2026

06/09/2026

It is always a lovely spread under the oak at this time of year, we will have a few potted bulbs amidst the many treasures available this sunday! Those little ladies hoop daffodils, too cute!

02/09/2026

Aussie Tea rose Lorraine Lee watching some storm clouds roll in.
Happy spring gardeners! let another season of pottering commence.
Don't forget we are open Sunday 13th

30/08/2026

Good old Hellebores, cannot really be beaten for under tree planting. Tough as old boots, self perpetuating and look great year round.

25/08/2026

Sleeping garden, but stirring!
The transformation from August to October is truly hard to believe! Spring is right around the corner and so is our first open day for the season! Very excited to get back to opening, lots available!

14/08/2026

A busy winter.

Sadly my garden has been largely 'lawnified' this winter due to the fact that I have moved to our other farm up the road (where I will no doubt make a new garden when my three children can all walk, talk and wipe their own bum 😆) Of course the glorious main garden remains. And the nursery will be jammed full for our spring open days so see you there!!

More to come!

26/07/2026

First open day coming up!!

Grassroots Rose & Perennial Nursery First Spring Open Day Lots of interesting, hard to find old fashioned perennials and roses and other bargains too. Just 20 minutes south of Bombay in the stunning Kaiaua Valley. Open days are your chance to visit our gardens and nursery in person Please follow us....

25/06/2026

Fine specimen of the humble rose Mutabilis clambering up a bare branched forest pansy tree, Winter fairy lights in the garden!
These blue skies were teasing us earlier in the week as we had well over 100mm of rain yesterday, very soggy indeed!

01/05/2026

Dogs life! having a lovely sunny open day today! We usually always have our open days on a Sunday so if you didn't realize we had sneaked a Saturday one this time then feel free to come along tomorrow! We will still be around 😊