02/06/2026
Garden Club Visit to Pedleys Nursery
What a fantastic learning opportunity for our Garden Club students when they visited Pedleys Nursery in Feilding.
Rebecca shared the fascinating history of Pedleys Nursery, which was established when the early settlers came to build Feilding. It was wonderful to learn that the nursery is still located on Queen Street, where it was originally established all those years ago.
The children were given a guided tour of the nursery, including all five glasshouses. They learned about strawberry plant preparation and were amazed to hear that the team was preparing 4,000 strawberry plants that day. They also had the opportunity to see Mr Pedley's impressive vegetable garden and learn about the work that goes into growing healthy plants.
Rebecca showed the students the process of growing annual flowers, from preparing the soil and sowing seeds through to nurturing the plants as they grow and are eventually sold in punnets. It was a valuable hands-on learning experience that helped the children understand the journey from seed to plant.
To top off an amazing visit, Rebecca very generously donated vegetable seedlings and flower plants for our Garden Club to add to the school gardens.
A huge thank you to Rebecca and the team at Pedleys Nursery for sharing your time, knowledge, and generosity with us. We are incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to learning more from you throughout the year.
Ngā mihi nui,
Mount Biggs School.
