Grow · Gather · Slow down
A place to grow, gather & slow down
Welcome to BOTANIVA
A living garden shaped by the seasons. Wander through greenhouses, discover thoughtful food, find something beautiful to take home, and make room for a slower kind of day.
A botanical escape for curious minds and nature-loving souls.
Greenhouses
Garden Café
Wood-fired Bakery
Farm Shop
Flower Field
Plant Shop
Garden Events
Rooted in nature
More than a garden. A way of living.
At BOTANIVA, every path tells a story of care. We grow with the seasons, work with the rhythms of the land, and create spaces where people can reconnect with nature. From the first seedling to the food on your plate, everything begins with a little patience and a lot of respect for the earth.
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A living landscape
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Four restored Victorian-style glasshouses.
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Cutting beds that change every few weeks.
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Kitchen beds that feed our café.
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A quiet corner for dragonflies and daydreams.
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Open space for picnics, learning, and play.
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Eat, shop & explore
Good things grow here.
Four seasonal spaces, one slow afternoon. Wander from the café to the bakery, then take a little of the garden home with you.
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Fresh from the garden
Good food, grown with the seasons.
Settle into our light-filled garden café for a relaxed lunch, a warm coffee, or something freshly baked. Our menu changes with the harvest, bringing garden vegetables, local ingredients, and simple seasonal flavours to the table.
Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–3:00 PM · Sat–Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Take a little nature home
A thoughtful collection of everyday goodness.
Browse garden-grown vegetables, seasonal preserves, pantry favourites, handmade goods, and small discoveries chosen for their quality and connection to the land. There is always something new to find as the seasons change.
Open daily · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Made slowly, shared gladly
Fresh from our little wood-fired bakery.
Our bakers work with carefully selected grains, simple ingredients, and time-honoured techniques to create crusty sourdough, rustic loaves, and seasonal pastries. Follow the scent of warm bread and you will find us.
First bake out at 10:00 AM
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Bring the outside in
Find your next favourite green companion.
From easy-care houseplants to seasonal blooms, seeds, pots, and useful gardening tools, our plant shop is full of inspiration for every kind of grower. Our team is always happy to help you choose the right plant for your space.
Open daily · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Growing with care
A greener future starts close to home.
Healthy soil, thoughtful water use, composting, and seasonal growing guide the way we care for this place. We believe a garden can nourish more than plants: it can build knowledge, strengthen community, and inspire small changes that matter.
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Living Soil
We feed the soil rather than the plant, using mulch, cover crops, and no-dig beds so roots, fungi, and worms can do their quiet work.
No-dig beds since 2014
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Composting
Café scraps, garden trimmings, and spent flowers become rich compost, closing the loop between our kitchen and our beds.
38 tonnes composted in 2025
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Water-wise Growing
Drip irrigation, rain capture, and drought-tolerant planting help us use less water through long Californian summers.
42% less water since 2019
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Seasonal Planting
We choose varieties that suit our climate and season, rotating crops each year to keep beds balanced and productive.
300+ varieties each year
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In bloom right now
A field full of colour, grown for picking.
When the season is right, our flower field comes alive with a changing mix of blooms and grasses. Choose your favourites, gather a hand-tied bunch, and take home a little piece of the season.
Café au Lait Dahlia
[Jul–Nov]
Blush petals the size of a dinner plate.
Pure White Lily
[Jun–Oct]
Scented, elegant, and long-lasting in a vase.
Sea Shells Cosmos
[Jun–Nov]
Fluted petals that dance in the slightest breeze.
Benary’s Giant Zinnia
[Jul–Oct]
Bold colour for bright, cheerful bunches.
Italian White Sunflower
[Jul–Sep]
Soft creamy heads on tall, branching stems.
Amandine Ranunculus
[Feb–May]
Layer upon layer of paper-thin petals.
Old Spice Sweet Pea
[Mar–Jun]
Grown for scent first, colour second.
Seasonal note: Flower availability changes throughout the year. Please check our latest updates before visiting.
[005] A living landscape
Every corner has something growing.
Explore glasshouses, flower beds, edible gardens, quiet corners, and open spaces made for learning and play. Follow the paths, pause by the pond, and let the day unfold at its own pace.
12
Acres to explore
4
Glasshouses
300+
Varieties grown
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Visitor stories
Stories that grow beyond the garden.
“We come for lunch and somehow stay all afternoon. The café menu changes every time we visit, and the kids always find something new in the glasshouses.”
Maya Thompson
Member since 2021
“My sister’s wedding on the Orchard Lawn was the most relaxed, beautiful day. The team thought of everything, and the flowers came straight from the field.”
Daniel Ortiz
Wedding guest, Sept 2026
“The sourdough alone is worth the drive. I always leave with a loaf, a bunch of flowers, and a new plant I definitely did not need.”
Priya Raman
Weekend visitor
Upcoming at BOTANIVA
[Winter 2026]
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A few helpful details
Planning your visit?
Find quick answers about opening times, café services, accessibility, parking, and events. If you cannot find what you need, our team is happy to help.