Cairnhill Garden in Toko has been made with passion, patience, and plenty of give and take. June and Colin Lees’ concerted efforts have paid off – Cairnhill has just been awarded five stars from the New Zealand Gardens Trust. READ MORE:* Warm, sunny week pushes 32nd Taranaki Garden Festival to new high* Volunteers deadhead roses at Timaru garden for 20th season* Final touches are being put on Taranaki gardens as three festivals begin on FridayJune is delighted, not for herself, but for the positive impact the improved rating will have on the Taranaki Garden Festival. Warren Smart/Stuff This outside leaner is made by son Simon Lees, who will have his woodcraft wares on show at Cairnhill during the garden festival. Running in conjunction with the annual garden festival is the Taranaki Arts Trail (on both weekends) and the Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail.

Source: Stuff May 14, 2021 17:03 UTC