Welcome to the Garden Design Society
The Garden Design Society aims to inspire its members, and to support them in providing excellent design services for their clients.
It grew out of an informal group of designers, meeting back in the 1990s, seeking to create a professional support network / organisation for garden designers. The group was formalised as the Society by staff and senior students at the Unitec Department of Landscape and Plant Science in 2002.
With a healthy membership base and a vibrant programme of activities each year, the Society is thriving. We have access to a wide range of speakers, field trips, garden visits, master classes and conferences, both here and in Australia.
As the current Chair, I think the Society can feel proud of the calibre of designers who choose to belong to the Society. Our recent rounds have accredited a growing number of younger designers and landscape architects, who find the Society supports them in their practice of garden design. The priorities for my term are to encourage more members to become accredited and to support them in raising the level of professionalism in their practice.
Our fabulous Events Team balance up this professional goal with lots of opportunities for collegiality, fun, and good times for our community of practice. We owe them a huge vote of thanks.
Please get in touch if you would like to join us
Latest News
Franklin Hospice Garden Ramble - NOV 10th & 11th
17 large country gardens in Drury, Ramarama, Tuakau, Pukekohe and Bombay Hills areas – just 30 minutes from central Auckland off SH 1.
Map of the route is on the website here - as well as all your ticket purchasing
NZ Flower & Garden Show - NOV 28th - DEC 2nd
The New Zealand Flower & Garden Show is back on the international garden and floral design stage for its second year.
For more information click here to view their website.
GDSNZ XMAS Party - NOV 30th
GDSNZ Xmas Party @ the New Zealand Flower & Garden Show
Click here for more information
Moorish Garden Tour - MAY 11th - JUNE 1st 2019
Head off and see the delights of Moorish Gardens through Morocco, Spain & Portugal with our Academic members Penny Cliffin and Ian Henderson of HIKOI Tours.