SPECIALTY SEEDS

Welcome to Aunt's Garden, a Northland-based seed business run by two gardening-obsessed friends—myself, Āwhina, and my mentor, a retired nurseryman with an incredible subtropical garden. We began Aunt’s Garden to make New Zealand-grown tropical and exotic seeds affordable and accessible.

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For me, gardening has been a vital part of my recovery journey after a life-changing trauma at 18. It not only helped me regain independence but also gave me a way to become more self-sustaining.

 

Together with my mentor, we combine our expertise to grow and harvest seeds from our own gardens, carefully testing their viability before offering them for sale.

Our stock is constantly refreshed, and we regularly donate or gift germination test plants and surplus seeds and produce to food banks, community gardens, and fundraising events.

 

While we love sharing our knowledge, our gardens are private and not open for casual visits. However, we do run workshops and tours from the Kaikohe property, which we advertise through our Instagram and Facebook accounts.

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With a focus on permaculture, eco-friendly practices, and the unique or unusual, Aunt’s Garden is your source for specialty seeds and giftware. We're excited to transition to our new brand, Ahutoru Aotearoa, with the official change taking place in April 2025. Thank you for supporting our journey and helping us grow!