Seasonal Highlights & Events

The Gardens

Discover Longbush Cottage Gardens, where nature’s beauty unfolds in a modern, flower-filled setting. Rated 4★ Garden of Significance by NZGT, explore vibrant “garden rooms” radiating from the 1890s cottage.

Wander through vibrant colours, captivating plantings, and ever-changing seasonal highlights.

Explore at your own pace, or book a guided tour, enjoying a visual and sensory feast that evolves with the seasons.

We’re open most days and weekends. Bookings are essential before your arrival.

Plan Your Visit

The Emporium

A curated selection of garden treasures and artisan pieces — enhancing both garden and home. Step inside and discover something unique.

Located alongside the Gardens, the Emporium features textiles, ceramics, keepsakes, and seasonal plants — thoughtfully chosen to capture the spirit of Longbush.

Visit the Emporium
"Experiencing leisure and engineering brilliance in the Classique Glasshouse at Longbush Cottage Emp
"Experiencing leisure and engineering brilliance in the Classique Glasshouse at Longbush Cottage Emp

The Glasshouses

French-crafted LAMS glasshouses, blending classic charm with modern durability. See them in our gardens, or explore the full range online.

Whether seeking the perfect environment to nurture your seedlings and plants or additional space in which to savour your garden throughout the year, LAMS presents tailored solutions to meet your individual needs.

Explore a wide range of options that provide a sanctuary for cultivation and inspire grand visions and designs

Longbush Cottage proudly serves as the national distributor of LAMS glasshouses in New Zealand.

Explore Glasshouses
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Glasshouses Nz Logo

See the Garden Come Alive

If you purchased a pot of Tulips from me and want to reuse the pot, you can lift them while still green. First give them a feed with liquid seaweed then remove the seed heads, gently lift the bulbs out making sure to keep the green part attached then place some where to dry and when the leaves are completely gone put in a paper bag over summer then plant into the garden in May 😆
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I lifted and divided my Grandfather's Iris so last year I didn't get many flowers, but this year it is putting on a spectacular display 😁
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It's wonderful to see the Kowhai trees in flower 🤩
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The Tulips in this part of the garden were ones i had in pots last year 😆
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I am amazed there are any Tulips 🌷 left in the garden after the wind we have had!!! We lost a big branch of our oak tree but we managed to get it down without damaging anything 😁
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