The Modern Preserver Kylee Newton

Kylee Newton is a preserver, cook, writer and educator. She was the founder and owner of the preserving company Newton & Pott, a London (Hackney) based brand dedicated to the art of making handmade, small-batch jams, pickles, chutneys and ferments.

Kylee has written three celebrated cookery books, The Modern Preserver, The Modern Preserver’s Kitchen and Jams with a Twist. Winner of the vegetable category of a YBF award in 2016, judged by Simon Rogan and Claude Bossi. Her writing can be seen in numerous UK and NZ publications, with appearances on podcasts, radio and TV commercials celebrating the art of all things preserving.

Kylee grew up in New Zealand where the notions of seasonal eating and sustainability were part of childhood daily life. She now resides in NZ and loves to share the knowledge she's gained through cooking and preserving in collaborations, demonstrations, cookery classes at pop-ups, festivals and at restaurant/hotel media events.

Date/time Thurs 2 Nov, Doors open 6pm, Speaker starts 6:30pm

Venue Mitre 10 MEGA, 5 Vickers Rd, Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth

Bookings Tickets available from www.mitre10newplymouth.co.nz

Admission $15

A portion of the ticket price donated to Sustainable Taranaki. Sustainable Taranaki inspires and supports people, businesses, and communities to value the environment and to prioritise sustainability. We aim for this to be a Zero Waste Event.

E-Bike Tour & Treats

Grab your e-bike and join us on an informative and flavoursome guided tour. Start the morning with a complimentary coffee at Federal Store while you meet and greet the crew and go over the route. We’ll pedal through a mix of the city's walkways, streets and lesser known shortcuts through native bush and via several community gardens.

Along the way we’ll enjoy a snack, rest the legs and engage the mind as we visit three urban Sustainable Backyards - Sow Sweet, Wellies n Worms and Bumblebee Bakery. Garden hosts will deliver informative tours, discuss their harvest, kaupapa and we’ll pick up ideas for growing and preserving produce.

At our final destination we’ll listen to tips from biking experts, ask questions, and share our favourite adventures - all while enjoying delicious kai from Green Door Cafe. Returning to the meet spot is an easy and scenic pedal along the Coastal Walkway.

Date/Time Sat 28 Oct & Sat 4 Nov, 9am–1pm

Venue The Federal Store, 440 Devon St East, Strandon

Admission $75pp (inc. cafe coffee & light lunch, snacks & refreshments, x3 garden entries) Must bring own ebike, helmet Bookings sustainablebackyards.org.nz

Stanleigh Garden High Tea

Treat yourself to high tea at Stanleigh Garden. Enjoy stunning picturesque views of the mountain and gorgeous garden while being undercover and lovingly looked after by garden owner Donna Busby and her volunteers. A truly old-fashioned high tea served in floral teacups and tiered plates filled with delicious sweet & savoury treats.

The high tea is a fundraiser for the Marinoto Rest Home, set up in 1971, along with the Inglewood Welfare Society Inc, a non-profit organisation focused on providing professional care and a sense of family. With support from volunteers, all meals and laundry are provided onsite along with meals on wheels for many people in the Inglewood community.

Date/Time Fri 27 Oct, 11.30am

Sun 29 Oct, 11.30am

Tue 31 Oct, 11.30am

Fri 3 Nov, 11.30am

Venue Stanleigh Garden, 752 Dudley Rd Upper, Inglewood, 4386

Admission $30pp (includes garden entry)

Bookings gardenfestnz.co.nz or TAFT Office 50 Brougham Street, New Plymouth Ph 06 7598 412, Bookings essential, limited numbers.

Gin Tours at JUNO

Botanical Masterclass

Take an educational leap into the key plants behind this popular spirit, presented by the owners of Juno Gin. Distillers & owners Jo and Dave James will take you on a journey from garden to bottle in this peek behind the scenes at the multi-award-winning Juno Distillery. Includes cocktails, canapes, and a sampling of a range of hand crafted spirits.

Date/time Wed 1 Nov & Fri 3 Nov, 5pm - 7pm

Admission $72pp

The Full Distillery Tour

A mini masterclass in all things gin. Includes canapes, a cocktail, and a deep dive into gin-making. Supported by samples of styles and profiles in our bespoke tasting room. Includes a guided walk-through of the distillery.

Date/time Thurs 2 Nov, 5pm - 6.30pm

Admission $59pp

Venue JUNO Gin, 16D Sunley St, Westown, New Plymouth Bookings gardenfestnz.co.nz or TAFT Office, 50 Brougham Street, New Plymouth Ph 06 7598 412. Bookings essential, limited numbers.

Botanical Drawing Workshop

with Dr Tabatha Forbes

This special Puketarata workshop is focused on drawing exercises referencing New Zealand's rich botanical art history. The subject for the day's workshop will be beautiful leaves and foliage gathered from the gardens and will cover basic drawing techniques including pencil work, composition, form and building detail.

Tabatha holds a doctorate in fine arts and has been teaching botanical art for nearly two decades. Her art practice includes painting, photography, installation and writing. Currently living in Ōaonui, South Taranaki, Tabatha runs Forbes & Flay studio gallery in Ōpunake showcasing her work as well as hosting botanical and nature journaling workshops on site.

The workshop fee includes all materials needed in class and will coincide with a special guided walk/talk through the historic landscape of Puketarata hosted by Ken Horner.

Date/time Mon 30 Oct, 10am–3pm Wed 1 Nov, 10am–3pm

Venue Puketarata Garden, 14 Ngawhini Rd, Hāwera

Admission $95pp (includes workshop, all materials, and garden entry)

Bookings gardenfestnz.co.nz or TAFT Office, 50 Brougham Street, New Plymouth Ph 06 7598 412. Bookings essential, limited numbers.

A Remarkable New Plymouth & North Taranaki Garden Tour

Full day tour

Glyn Church, known as The Constant Gardener and a prolific writer, leads a tour around six exceptional New Plymouth and North Taranaki gardens.

Date/Time Sat 28 Oct 8.30am–5pm

Capacity 10

Depart Festival Hub

Admission $320 Includes garden entry and gardens tour by horticulturist specialist Glyn Church to six gardens, morning tea, catered lunch (with wine), afternoon tea and coach transport.

Round The Mountain Garden Tour Extraordinaire

Full Day Tour

Join the renowned Alan Jellyman, horticulturist and author for a guided tour of six premier gardens around Mt Taranaki.

Date/Time Sat 4 Nov, 8.30am–6pm

Capacity 10

Depart Festival Hub

Admission $350 Includes garden entry and gardens tour by horticultural specialist Alan Jellyman to six gardens, morning tea, catered lunch (with wine), afternoon tea and coach transport.

Bookings Essential

For bookings, venues and events visit: gardenfestnz.co.nz or TAFT Office, Cnr Powderham & Brougham Sts, New Plymouth, Ph 06 7598 412

Bespoke Sustainable Backyards

Bus Tour

Full Day Tour

Relax and enjoy an array of hand-picked properties directly with Taranaki’s finest growers and makers. Be inspired, gain tips and enjoy beautiful kai during this informative tour.

Date/Time Fri 27 Oct 10am–4.30pm

Capacity 20

Depart Festival Hub

Admission $185 Includes garden entry and tours to four sustainable backyard gardens, catered lunch (with wine), and coach transport.

Kereru Bliss

Painting Workshop with Jayeta Valentine

Beginners and improvers can learn to paint a Kereru on a canvas in just one day. Yes you CAN. Jayeta’s teaching method is step-by-step, so you’ll never be left in a discombobulated tangle! Jayeta loves teaching, and her aim is for you to leave a class with a painting you are proud of (no drawing skills required). You’ll be using inks, acrylic paints, coloured pencils and pens.

Date/Time Tue 31 Oct 9am–4pm

Capacity 12

Venue 49 Huatoki Street, New Plymouth

Admission $180 Includes canvas board, all painting supplies and morning tea. Please bring your own lunch.

Introduction to Nature Journaling

with artist Jennifer Duval-Smith at Riverlea

Experience the power of nature journaling with botanical artist Jennifer Duval-Smith at Riverlea. Tap into your creativity at a relaxing on-site nature journaling workshop with artist in residence Jennifer Duval-Smith. She will guide you through this fun and explorative practice, which is suitable for all levels of experience. You will learn how to observe plants for greater accuracy, capture nature's details with confidence, approach any subject with tried and tested strategies, grow your faith in your own artistic ability and follow your personal curiosity to develop your own style and practice. Be sure to book promptly as these sold out early last year!

Small Group Classes

Favourite flowers of the Perennial Walk

Date/time Fri 27 Oct, 10am–1pm

Woodland gems from the River Walk

Date/time Sat 28 Oct, 10am–1pm

Hidden treasures of the Maple Walk

Date/time Sun 29 Oct, 10am–1pm

Secrets of the Rose Garden

Date/time Mon 31 Oct, 10am–1pm

Venue Riverlea, 367 Corbett Road, Bell Block, 4373

Admission $95pp (includes workshop, homemade morning tea, garden entry and all materials necessary).

Bookings gardenfestnz.co.nz or TAFT Office, 50 Brougham Street, New Plymouth Ph 06 7598 412. Bookings essential.