Whakarongo, whakarongo, whakarongo ki te tangi o te manu e karanga nei; tui, tui, tui, tuia
Listen to the cry of the birds calling for unity
Nursery
Welcome to The Learning Environment's nursery
We grow and sell native plants
We’re passionate about making social & environmental impact
As an education charity, every plant you purchase supports our mission.
You’re not just restoring the land — you’re helping to fund courses and employment opportunities
for the wellbeing of the next generation.
To purchase plants, or learn more, contact Cameron Ryan
06 242 4122
cameron@learningenvironment.nz
Nursery address: 673 Papaiti Rd, Whanganui, RD14
or express your interest in the form below
Our Product
T28 Trays
28 x 0.5L plants
Whether you're a farmer, landscaper, backyard gardener, or part of a community group,
we'd love to help. We're happy to provide expert advice for your planting project.
All our plants are eco-sourced,
making them perfect for planting in Whanganui, South Taranaki, and Manawatū regions.
Our minimum order is 1 x T28 tray. Each tray has 28 plants.
We have delivery options for Bulk and Large orders. If you're making a Small order, or prefer to avoid delivery costs, you can pick plants up directly from our nursery at 673 Papaiti Rd, Whanganui.
Pre-order Bulk or Large for the 2026 planting season and receive a 10% discount.
Plant catalogue
Browse our selection of plants
to learn more about what they look like, their sizes, and uses
Grasses & Flax Catalogue
Toetoe | Austroderia fulvida
Hardy tussock. Tolerates wet and dry conditions. Grows up to 3m. Uses: Riparian planting and erosion control.
Rautahi | Carex geminata
Robust and spreading grass. Grows up to 1.5m.. Uses: Stabilising stream banks and filtering sediment.
Māori Sedge | Carex maorica
Hardy grass. Prefers wet areas. Grows up to 1m. Uses: Riparian planting. Landscaping wet areas. Attracts/benefits birds.
Pūrei | Carex secta
Fast-growing grass. Grows up to 1.5m. Uses: Riparian and wetland planting, and erosion control.
Pūkio | Carex virgata
Fast-growing grass. Wet and dry tolerant. Grows up to 1m. Uses: Riparian & wetland planting, draining margins, and revegetation.
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