About us
It all began as an idea while studying Horticulture where the passion to learn more about propagating and growing plants grew. Visiting local Nurseries in the Nelson/Tasman area we found them inspiring and motivating to start our own little Nursery.
We are Eco-Sourcing and growing mainly natives for revegetation, restoration projects as well as some hybrids and exotics for your garden projects.
John
John has a degree in Biochemistry & Soil Science as well as an MSc in Agricultural Engineering from the UK. He has spent most of his professional life overseas working on development projects initially as an independent consultant implementing projects and more recently overseeing the implementation of development projects.
Since moving to New Zealand in 2016 John has been fortunate enough to be able to pursue his passion for horticulture. In 2020 he studied the level 4 course in horticulture (Nursery Production) at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology and now works there part time.
He and his wife own a ten-acre property in Upper Moutere where the Moutere Plant Nursery is located.
“Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence.”
— Hal Borland