We Like To Garden

Tania from Fantail and Flax

We Like To Garden

Show Notes

Hello gardening friends! This week we are talking to Tania about her garden Fantail and Flax in the Bay of Plenty. Tania shares all about the different parts of her 7 acre garden (huge!) which include an arboretum, cottage garden, native area, and Japanese inspired garden. She is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to gardening knowledge and we are very fortunate to be able to talk to her. To visit Fantail and Flax you can book here: https://secretgardens.co.nz/garden/fantail-and-fla...

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