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We are in the thick of the preparations with many emails and phone calls going between the people involved.
- The plants have left Tharfield Nursery and are on their way to the south island as I write this. This will give them time to acclimatise and put on their best clothing in time for the show.
- We are frantically planning the brochure.
- The builder Lindsay Robinson has started building so it can be like a jigsaw when we set up at the show.
- Exact ground plan has been set up at Elliot's Nursery so we can get the feel of how it will look on the day and make adjustments as necessary.
- When the plants arrive Sandi will be able to fit it altogether.
- Boxes are being ticked off and more lists are being made.
It is amazing the amount of work that goes on behind the senses. Like any garden it is a work of art.
Key People
 Tharfield Nursery Ltd
Tharfield Nursery was established in 1963 producing kiwifruit plants for the then-booming industry. In the mid-80s with the slump of the kiwifruit industry Tharfield broadened its product range to include ornamental trees and shrubs and extended its market base to include garden centres and landscapers. The Boylans and Hoogeveens purchased Tharfield in 1997 and under took major changes to develop the company into a specialist nursery. incredible edibles® was born and has gone from strength to strength. We work closely with Plant and Food to bring new plants to the market and are also licensed propagators for Blueberries New Zealand and NZ Berryfruit Propagators.
incredible edibles® are supplied to garden centres throughout the country from our nursery in the Bay of Plenty and from Bayliss/Elliot Nursery in Canterbury. We also have a large garden which is open to gardening groups for tours by appointment. This garden is used to supply plant material for cuttings, seed and to observe how a plant grows and performs. Before a plant can be released for market it must taste good be easy to grow and relatively pest free. This garden was started in 2002 and has developed into quite a forest of edible delights.
Bayliss Nursery
 Bayliss Nursery was established in 1899 by Ross's great-grandfather. Ross is the 4th generation owner. Ross and Lorraine purchased the current property of 20 acres in Rangiora. They have a staff of 12 full time people.
Recently Bayliss Nursery and Elliot's Nursery merged together with Nathan becoming Production Manger. Bayliss/Elliot's Nursery is the South Island supplier of incredible edibles®They are a strong supporter of Ellerslie Flower Show and the Nursery & Garden Industry Association.
Sponsors
 Lindsay Robinson
Lindsay Robinsons experience in the building industry has spanned 44 years. Following a 5 year apprenticeship he formed his own company building new homes and undertaking small and major alterations. He is a registered master builder.
His business over the last 25 years has diversified to involvement in tiling projects both indoor and outdoor as well as many landscape projects.
As a passionate gardener and craftsman, Lindsay has had huge satisfaction implementing landscape construction working with Sandi MacRae enjoying the challenge of turning her visions into a reality for her clients.
Lindsay's own home has been featured in New Zealand house and garden. The standard of work in his own home and garden is a standard he brings to every job undertaken.
 Electrical Assist Ltd
Electrical Assist Ltd is a small, local company that has been going since 2006.
We do residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work also doing AV installations and data specializing in building automation.
 Timbers of New Zealand Ltd
Timbers of New Zealand Ltd manufacture and supply NZ Hardwood and Macrocarpa decking, beams, sleepers and Edwardian garden gazebos. We also produce naturally durable Macrocarpa kitset garden beds and compost bins.
Contact;
To see samples, check out specials and discuss your plans please contact us at:
Timbers Of NZ Ltd., 132A Victoria St, PO Box 17627, Christchurch
phone 03 365 3253 fax 03 365 3252
email: timbers@timbers.co.nz web: www.timbers.co.nz
Parkside Quarries Ltd
  
 Plants that will be featuring in our Garden
Feijoa
Feijoas for all!
Reliable fruiter
Attractive evergreen shrub - use as a hedge, espalier or stand alone tree
Great in the lunch box
 Ripening for autumn harvest
Assisted by blackbirds and thrushes for pollination
Nutrition, good levels of vitamin C - winter defence
Trim to keep the tree open for bird access
 Fluffy bright red flowers are both edible and a pleasure at Christmas time
Easy to grow and manage
Icon of New Zealand
Jam, chutney, juice, wine and cake but with a spoon is the best
Olive like soft green foliage
Aromatic, juicy, sweet succulent fruit
 Tamarillo Tango™
Out with the acidic bite and in with a Sweet Juicy Tang!
That's right! The days of red tamarillos making your eyes water from the sharpness of the fruit - are gone!
 In every other way this tamarillo is the same as the traditional tamarillo with its large subtropical leaves, clusters of pink fragrant flowers and large red/orange fruit. A bright addition to the garden on gloomy grey winter days.
BUT the flesh is sweet and juicy - self contained kids snack in the lunch box. No need for spoon - bite off the end, suck and slurp the smooth sweet flesh. Ask my kids!!
 Oh so healthy, full of vitamin A, B6 and C. Good source of iron and potassium - keep the winters ills at bay.
Rhubarb Victoria
 Highly decorative plant with green leaves and red stems. Make use of this stunning foliage in any garden display from contrast in flower beds to bold foliage in structural displays. Easy to grow with plenty of compost. Harvest by pulling or tugging the stems off the crown. Discard the leaves as they are poisonous but the stalks can be made into pies, tarts, stewed or wine.
 Contains large amounts of calcium, potassium and B1 and is one of lowest calorie foods.
Competition
Name the new Hybridberry due for release November 2010.
Email me your 'Creative Name' entry and your location and go in the draw for a carton of incredible edibles®. Include your phone number. Drawn at the end of March 2010. Here are some photos to nurture the brain cells into creativity.
This plant will be in our garden at Ellerslie Flower Show 2010. A succulent sweet fruit bred by Plant and Food Research.
Recently named incredible edibles® plants are;
- Boysenberry Brulée,
- Strawberry Baby Pink™,
- Raspberry Ebony™ and Raspberry Ivory™,
- Tamarillo Tango™.
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