Rhodo and garden festival in Taranaki

Gardens, art, food, fashion and florists mix it up at the Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival, which runs October 29-November 7.

Around 70 gardens will be open to the public, and guest speakers include Lynda Hallinan and Richard Greenwood from TVNZ's garden show Ground Rules, food writer Annabel Langbein, "Bugman" Ruud Kleinpaste, and comedian Jim Hopkins.

Art exhibitions, a floral competition, a fashion show and guided walks are scheduled.

Taranaki Rhododendron and Garden Festival

Email: taranakifest@xtra.co.nz

Tel: (06) 759 8412