THE FLORAL SHED
BOTANICAL GARDEN & STUDIO
As a foliage merchant in Ngahinapouri, New Zealand, we offer a curated selection of greenery and blooms for events, florists, and individuals like you—seeking unique and beautiful botanicals. Our space is more than just a garden; it’s a destination. We host floral workshops, group tours, and garden shop days, inviting the public to explore the beauty and creativity that nature inspires.
Here at the floral shed, we create unique floral experiences that connect people with nature’s beauty. We grow and provide sustainable foliage and florals, catering to the needs of our local community and beyond. The Floral Shed is more than just a garden; it’s an inspirational, creative venue, a place of learning, a lifestyle sanctuary, and a botanical hub for foliage and florals. It invites people from all walks of life, offering a reconnection with nature and providing a peaceful environment for self-discovery and creative exploration. Every seed here has been mindfully sown to inspire that return to nature.
As a nature lover, it’s always uplifting to see others connect with the beauty of the garden. Watching people leave with a smile and a sense of inspiration brings me joy. It’s a reminder of what truly matters—taking the time to reconnect with the natural world.
Welcome to
The Floral Shed,
I’m Nita
Festive Foliage & Kits
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Floral Workshops
We would love you to join us for a variety of floral workshops held each month, including special sessions for holidays like Easter and Christmas. Whether you enjoy bouquet arrangements or want to learn to create your own wreaths, our workshops offer a space to explore your creativity in our beautiful gardens. We aim to provide a rich experience for all our visitors, offering a delightful morning tea, with coffee, tea, and cold beverages. Workshop tickets start from $95, and cover all materials needed for a memorable day, or a thoughtful gift for a friend.
Garden Visits
We offer several options for enjoying our gardens. Our Botanical Tours are perfect for groups and clubs, and include a delightful morning tea with coffee, tea, and cold beverages. These tours can also feature mini-workshops where you can create dried arrangements, floral crafts, or mini wreaths.
For a more personal experience, join us on our Shop & Garden Days. Wander the gardens at your own pace, and enjoy self-service coffee or tea in our studio. Garden admission is $5 per person, which includes access to the grounds, coffee or tea, and the use of blankets and umbrellas. If you’re just visiting the shop, no admission is needed, and parking is conveniently located next to the shop and sheds.
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Enjoy a day out with your group or club on one of our Botanical Tours. Wander through our gardens and savour a bespoke morning tea. Add a creative touch with mini-workshops.
Interested in booking? Contact us today—we’d love to host your group at The Floral Shed!
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Open Hours
Join us every 4th Saturday of the month, 10 am - 2 pm. Admission is $5 and includes full access to our gardens, self-serve coffee and tea, and a complimentary mini garden kit (while supplies last). Stay as long as you like—relax under a tree, watch the ducks, or enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Shop Visitors
Entry is free for those just visiting the shop. We’re open every 4th Saturday with fresh and dried flowers, foliage, plants, homeware, and custom bouquets. Free on-site parking is available.
Payment Options
We accept cash, internet banking, and Stripe (debit/credit card). Eftpos is not available.
Parking
Follow the signs to our free parking at the end of the driveway.
We’d love to welcome you—visit us on the next Open Day!
Bouquet Orders
Whether you're placing an order for sentimental purposes, decoration for your home or office, or simply desire something beautiful, we can create fragrant, naturally homegrown bouquets. Contact us and let us know how we can brighten your day!
Free delivery to some surrounding areas and rural locals.
Rustic Prop Hire
We offer rustic props for hire and a variety of seasonal foliage, fillers, and flowers to help create custom displays for events or businesses. We collaborate with you to deliver botanicals that match your style and needs.
Your kind words help us grow!
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“Thank you. You have inspired us all with your wonderful hospitality. Your garden is amazing with so many wonderful botanical varieties and you shared your knowledge of each one with us all. We enjoyed your lovely home-baked morning tea in your interesting home and had great fun doing the floral workshop and of course some shopping. Your generosity was really appreciated and we came away with more information on how to care for our plants. We had a wonderful visit and I am sure you will see some of us again in the future.”
Tamahere Country Club
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"My friend sent me photos of my mother's flowers- absolutely stunning. 10/10 will be a repeat customer!"
Happy Customer!
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"I had a wonderful visit to The Floral Shed this morning with the Te Awamutu Rose Society. The talented, generous & amazing owner of this incredible place, Nita, showed us the gardens & workshop area. You can tell she has poured her love into this very special place. I would recommend that you visit to see for yourself. & PS Check out the gorgeous gift shop with lots of goodies for gardeners."
Nicky
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"I absolutely loved the fresh flower workshop. Nita has such a creative space to be in, great flowers and gives you unlimited direction. I just loved it, thanks Nita. Couldn’t be better!"
Leigh
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Thank you so so much for the dried floral workshop that we did for Mum's birthday! Everyone had the best time and can't stop talking about it. It was honestly the best morning and you are so amazing :)
Kayla
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"Had a wonderful day at the "Floral Shed"🌻 today. We made and decorated a gorgeous wee Bird House. Nita provided a divine morning tea and a detailed tour of the garden. A fantastic day with beautiful surroundings, wonderful people and lots of laughs. Thank you so much." 😍🐦
Suzanne
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"Thank you so much for hosting us with genuine care and thoughtful attention to detail! All the women said that they felt so nourished being in such a beautiful space and the delicious food! "
Bronwyn
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"It was such an awesome morning !! I enjoyed myself SO much & wish I could do a workshop here every Saturday! Thank You so much for such a wonderful experience. Who knew banging nails in could be so much fun!!" 😊👍💛🌈
Julie