6-Week Course

Flora and Fauna Workshop (Ecosystems, Native Plants & Floristry)

Birdwoods Gallery

Hawkes Bay

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23 Jul 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm

Thursday, 10:00am to 12:00pm

$85 per person

This session will dive into an overview of New Zealand’s flora, shaped by long-term isolation, with a focus on the ecosystems that emerged and the co-evolution of endemic plants and bird species.

Followed by an exploration of the use of native plants in garden design and their contemporary applications in floristry.

Date: Thursday 23rd July

Time & Format:

The course will start at 10am, with a coffee and tea break followed by a lively facilitated discussion to answer all your curious questions. The course will finish at 12pm each week.

Location: We are delighted to be hosting at Birdwoods Gallery, 298 Middle Road, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay

About the expert

Jo-anne Doig

With over two decades of experience in the gardening industry, Jo-anne is the owner and operator of Arcadia Flower Farm a stunning property in Hawke’s Bay. At Arcadia, she cultivates seasonal blooms, hosts hands-on floral workshops, offers boutique accommodation, and maintains a beautifully curated bespoke wedding garden.

Drawing on her formal qualifications in horticulture, floral design, and graphic and craft design, Jo-anne brings a unique blend of artistry and practical expertise to everything she creates. Alongside her work at the farm, she continues to share her deep horticultural knowledge part-time at Greendoor Garden Centre, inspiring others to cultivate their own connection with nature.