Old Girls – Hiatt and Co

Old Girls

Hiatt and Co Introducing Anna Hiatt

I grew up with a vegetable garden and had no idea that many people hadn’t, not to mention that they didn’t know where to even begin establishing one. I’m Anna Hiatt from Wanaka and I established Hiatt and Co, helping people all over New Zealand with bespoke edible garden consultations face to face or online. I also sell gorgeous edible garden boxes that contains seasonal seeds and all you need to get growing.

I have had a colourful variety of professions since leaving St Margaret’s College. After completing my studies in Sports and then Massage Therapy, I set up my own massage therapy clinic, following on from that I moved into floral design which led to Pure Chaos – Floral design, where I specialised in flowers for weddings and events. I then studied event management and have had more than 10 years working in the event industry mainly on international sporting events. Covid came – events died (as did all my contracts) and this gave me the chance to take a breath and reset for the future. Thanks to Covid Hiatt & Co was born. Innately we all knew that we should be growing our own. For me it’s all about helping busy beginner gardeners get growing. It’s not about being completely self-sustainable – (that is so hard) but just small steps with what’s achievable with the limited time most people have.

Not only am I passionate about getting people growing but I am also passionate about making these edible gardens look gorgeous so people are proud of them. I love edible flowers, bee attracting flowers, and fruits like strawberries are woven all through mine.

Success to me is one less plastic bag of lettuce on the shelf in the supermarket by helping others grow and pick you own salad greens fresh for the table – no matter how little or large their space. Everyone has room to grow something even if it’s a window sill garden filled with gorgeous micro greens.