Tickets Now Live
Tickets are now available for the first-ever Grow & Tell.
This new North Canterbury event runs across two weekends in March and invites visitors into real gardens and farms usually not open to the public.
Choose a trail day and join a small guided group visiting multiple garden hosts across the region. Numbers are limited to protect hosts and create a relaxed, meaningful experience.
What is Grow & Tell?
Grow & Tell is a North Canterbury edible gardens and farms trail held over two weekends (14th & 15th, and 21st & 22nd March). Each day offers several curated trail options — choose one and explore real food-growing spaces at a relaxed pace, with limited numbers to keep the experience meaningful.
Discover how our region really grows. Join a trail through honest, working spaces—from backyard gardens and community spaces to farms and small producers.
Meet the growers and hear their stories. This isn’t your usual garden tour; it’s an authentic look at local food resilience.
Tickets are strictly limited. Secure yours now.
Presented by Food Secure North Canterbury, Grow & Tell celebrates the people and places growing food in our region.
Choose a Trail
Grow & Tell is designed as a curated trail experience.
When booking, you select a specific trail group for the day. Your group follows a scheduled route between gardens, attending set sessions at each site.
We use a structured trail system because many hosts are private homes and some gardens are small or have limited parking. Grouping visitors helps protect host privacy while allowing real conversations, meaningful connection, and a calm, high-quality experience.
Each trail has a fixed capacity. Booking a specific group helps us manage visitor flow and ensure a positive experience for both hosts and visitors.
Visiting Gardens Safely
Grow & Tell takes place in real working gardens and farms. By attending, you acknowledge that you are visiting private and active growing spaces.
Please note:
• Visitors are responsible for their own safety
• Children must be supervised at all times
• Wear suitable footwear for uneven ground
• Follow host guidance and stay within designated areas
• Respect animals, tools, and working environments
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to take personal responsibility while visiting sites and to help us keep the experience safe and respectful for everyone.