Knockdolian Garden

Tucked into the foothills of Canterbury, Knockdolian is a garden shaped by history, creativity, and care.

Established in 1939 and continually evolving, it blends majestic old trees with shrubs, roses, perennial borders filled with treasured plants, native plantings, and a productive orchard and vegetable garden.

Maintained without chemicals and guided by a respect for soil and wildlife, Knockdolian is a relaxed, living landscape. Secluded corners invite quiet reflection, while wide open views to the mountains create a sense of space and freedom. More a personal canvas than a formal showpiece, the garden is a place of peace and passion—a landscape that grows and changes as my own ideas evolve, where the natural world is valued as deeply as the beauty of the plants themselves.

Tours are by appointment only.