Visit the Demonstration Garden
Book a one-hour guided visit through Seed to Sea, a working demonstration garden at 38 The Parade in Island Bay.
See how an ordinary urban section can become a productive living system.
Walk through the garden with Davina and explore permaculture design in practice—from nutrient-dense food, fruit trees and flowers to compost, worms, chickens, rainwater and garden-made fertilisers.
You’ll see how these elements connect across the property and discover practical ideas that can be adapted to your own garden, balcony or community space.
Cost
$20per person
Length
1 hour guided visit
Location
38 The Parade, Island Bay,
Wellington
Booking
By enquiry - use form below
The growing garden
Explore raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, flowers and seasonal planting areas, and see how productive plants are layered throughout the property.
Living soil systems
Discover how compost, worms, mulch, chicken manure, seaweed and garden materials are cycled back into the soil to build fertility.
Chickens and garden cycles
Meet the nine hens and see how food scraps, fermented feed, manure and compost connect them to the wider garden system.
Sharing and community
Visit the Sharing Stall, greenhouse, potting areas and gathering space, and explore ideas that can be adapted to your own home or community.
What you will see
Who visits are for
Garden visits are for home gardeners, local food enthusiasts, community groups, permaculture learners, families and anyone curious about creating more productive urban spaces.
You do not need gardening experience. Visits are relaxed, welcoming and focused on practical ideas that can be adapted to different homes, gardens, balconies and community spaces.
Book a visit
Visits take place outdoors, so please dress for Wellington’s weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Seed to Sea is a working home garden, and every visit reflects the season, weather and what is growing at the time. Children are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Payment details will be provided when your visit is confirmed. If the weather is unsuitable, I’ll contact you to arrange another time.
Practical information
Ready to apply these ideas at home?
Explore how your own urban section could become a more productive, connected and resilient living system.
Journal Note
Nau mai, haere mai. Take time to notice how soil, water, plants, animals and people support one another here—the first lesson in permaculture is often simply to observe.
