Botanic Garden Shop, at 101 Glenmore Street in Kelburn, Wellington, is a family-owned garden store that has served Wellington for more than 35 years. It sells a wide range of home and garden products, sourced locally and from overseas. Staff can advise on gardening and on finding things around the busy store. The shop has an in-house cafe, the Glasshouse Cafe, for a drink or a bite to eat.
Its services include gift vouchers, a repotting service, and delivery. For repotting, customers pick a plant or bring their own, and staff choose the pot, soil, drainage and fertiliser. Repotting fees apply, and the shop says it may not be able to do the job straight away on busy days such as weekends, so it is best to call or email first. Truck deliveries run only within the Wellington region, as far north as Upper Hutt and Porirua.
The free loyalty programme gives dollar-based rewards to members. Gold Card holders get 10% off on Mondays, though some items are excluded, including greenhouses, sheds, cafe purchases, gift vouchers, reduced items and multi-buys.
Our pick in Kelburn for a garden project with help choosing plants and pots.