Hit the Trail
Virginia Winder, Nelson Smart & Sophie WalkerLove gardens, art, and a touch of inspiration? Then Hit the Trail with hosts Virginia Winder, Nelson Smart and Sophie Walker! Every Tuesday at 1pm, we’ll bring you the inside scoop on the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival, the Sustainable Trails, and the Taranaki Arts Trail. From interviews with passionate gardeners and artists, to tips and stories that make these festivals come alive – we’ve got ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Category | Government | ||||
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Art, miniatures and food forests bring the series to a colourful close. Virginia Winder and Nelson Smart visit the Goodin Country Garden for the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival, where volcanic rocks, mature trees and lush lawns set the scene for wo... more
Cars, collectables and creativity wrap up this series. Virginia Winder explores Kahikatea for the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival, where Katy and Willie Roach’s peaceful garden is surrounded by QEII-covenanted bush, colourful plantings and Willie’s... more
Palms, quail and creativity fill this episode. Virginia Winder explores Nikau Grove for the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival, where Ian and Elsie Lind’s Garden of International Significance is alive with native bush, boardwalks, wētā hotels and a wa... more
Virginia chats to artist, painter, printmaker, musician and gardener Stu Morris ahead of the Taranaki Arts Festival from his cottage in Brooklands surrounded by his art that is due to open for the festival this year. Sophie Walker drops into Heart an... more
Today we hear all about Centuria Taranaki Garden Festivals Tikoki Garden in New Plymouth owned by Janet and John King, where visitors can meander down the path to a delightful sanctuary garden filled with rhododendrons, roses and a terraced vegetable... more
Lee & Roland Brumley welcome us into their Carrington Rd garden and chat with Virginia about The Yews that featured in NZ House & Garden magazine; Sophie chats with Kama Burwell, one of the hosts on the Sustainable Farms Tail 2025. Learn about her wh... more
Today we hear all about the Cockerill's Garden Te Rongohua in Kinross Drive, that is set amongst the woodlands and blends natural beauty with artistic flair, we hear about Planting, Power & Paddocks with Jamie Silk. From experimenting with livestock ... more
From lush gardens to rural backyards and vibrant art studios, this week’s trail is bursting with stories and inspiration. Virginia Winder drops by Gravetye in Hāwera to meet Jenny and John Pease, whose garden is a tapestry of colour and charm for the... more
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