Rodger has an abundance of variety of all plants and trees for your gardening needs, and he is very…read morehelpful in giving gardening advise. My husband and I have been shopping there for years.

Rodger is a clever nursery-person selling plants direct to the public all his life ! I [believe him…read moreto be in his sixty plus years . he is ecstatic and full on as a person , warning hates the wind avoid windy days as a customer as he can be insulting and very rude . Enough of the owner in my view he is an international icon nursery person knowledge incredible of the product sold plants . Know what you want , he might challenge your purchasing on check out forget it . Anyway if its plants you want at market prices you will get end of lines from growers if you want it get it then. Tip no eftpos cash cheque only . written by , Sayburn Miller I love Auckland

When you create a restaurant, I always tend to look at the wow factor. This little cafe is in a…read moremiddle of products and plants and the whole scene is beautiful don't get me wrong ! But when we got the food, all I can say is.... Flavor is lacking. I had a chicken burger, the others had the following: - Spanish omelet - corn fritters - risotto - pie of the day - salmon and eggs Benedict Let's start with the chicken burger, in all honesty I felt like I could make it myself at home, it's not something to go for it's really just been marinating in herbs, Olive oil and garlic. What this chickens missing is a nice chutney or even mayo it needs that creaminess or punch to give it flavors and life. I can say the same thing to the Spanish omelet and the risotto. The risotto was nice and creamy but it was missing punch too Now... When you put on a menu corn fritters in front of Asians (not being racists). We usually think crunchy corn fritters not pancake style and I think that's where the menu was missing. Pie of the day was apparently good, the pie of the day was steak Service was a bit slow and busy. we had to look at someone for 5 mins before we were asked if we needed a seat/ how many people I don't do this to bash the cafe or restaurants.. As you know I like honesty :) and if you're going to pay for food... You might as well pay for one that's worth it After a few months being MIA due to my work, Watch out guys .....IM BACK !!!!!!!!!!!

As you walk into the new Palmers Planet store in Albany, you realize you've walked into a magic…read moreshop. This outdoor living store caters to all your indoor and outdoor living needs. Plus it is a good place to enjoy a cup of coffee. The entrance area is a kaleidoscope of colours, with floral arrangements, cushions and couches presenting themselves as a feast for the eyes. Obviously the services of a store designer were used, as this place is laid out to please. From now on this will be my one stop shop for all gift-buying purposes. There are kitchen goodies, food, magazines, flowers and tools. Male, female, young and old... This is the place.

I'm no real gardener, I just pretend. I do like gardening though and always enjoy popping into…read moreTumbleweed. They are a well stocked garden centre that has a bit of everything. I've picked up quite a few seedlings for the vege garden here, they have some good specials. They also do a good range of fruit trees and natives. I think what I like best is the advice they happily dish out. I always have oodles of questions, but they are only too happy to help me out. It's also a good place for inspiration (which I need a lot of) you can get some good ideas from a quick wander through

Great place. A true hidden gem. Staff are knowledgeable, helpful & friendly. Very well priced…read more Always worth a visit. Simply great quality products.

The park is clean and the playground is super duper exciting with a huge climbing structure made of…read morerope. More for the advanced of young climbers, 8 years and up. There's a two person swing which again should only be attempted by the agile and sober...and preferably of the smaller in stature and of similar sizes. The park is clean with well kept gardens. The toilets are on an electronic release and subjected to vandalism. It would pay to bring your own disinfectant wipes but there is toilet paper and the hand dryers are working! Bonus! The park benches are under luscious green trees which provide cool shade which was welcome respite on a hot day like today. Best not to hang around after dark. Best not to park your freedom camper nearby either. The area can be a bit rough. Other than that, enjoy! Other than that, it's a blast!