Acquired during COVID, what once was a very blank canvas (in very bleak times) has been more than filled in by designer Michael Mansvelt. With 30 years of horticultural experience, Jungle Nurseries demonstrates the full force of his genius and enviable skills as a plantsman. Nothing much at all has in just a few years grown into an enticing and immersive plant filled paradise. Few others could have magiced up such a total transformation out of the gravel.

Mansvelt’s planting has become iconic within his hometown of New Plymouth where once you know how he works, you see his projects everywhere from residential gardens, generously lush planters distinguishing local businesses and hypnotic installations in public spaces. The nursery is the source of much of the treasures that – via Mansvelt’s landscape designs – find their way out into gardens both regionally and throughout the country. Also open to the public, Jungle Nurseries offers an opportunity to get a glimpse into the creative world of Michael Mansvelt and be inspired to transform your own with plants. 

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