My story

I have no other wish than a close fusion with Nature and I desire no other fate than to have worked and lived in harmony with her laws.

- Claude Monet

My name is Melanie and Botanical Seasons has evolved from a deep appreciation for nature, flowers, herbs, aromatherapy, and the beauty and healing that each of these brings.

I’m a nature-loving, urban flower farmer living on the west coast of New Zealand in beautiful New Plymouth. 

The journey has been a long one to reach here, and I've taken many twists and turns to fully embrace cultivating my own flowers, crafting with dried everlastings, and curating an artisan range of botanical products called Chickweed Apothecary (currently transferring to Botanical Seasons new labeling).

My love for flowers and plants extends beyond mere admiration; it fuels my creative spirit and inspires me in my work. From flowers grown from seed and harvested from our flower fields to bespoke botanical skincare products, I love bringing nature into people's lives. 

My dried flowers are natural and have not been bleached, dyed, or chemically altered in any way.  I believe untampered flowers and foliage have their own beauty and special depth that is stunning and timeless.  

Untampered flowers, seed heads, and foliage are a gift from nature that, when ready, can be composted and returned straight back to the earth.  My priority is always to look after nature, the earth, pollinators, and wildlife in our gardens.

I embrace organic and permaculture practices and my garden style is natural, with a priority on pollinators, sustainability, and a balanced eco-system as well as providing us beauty and joy.  I love following the moon cycle and the season’s natural ebb and flow whenever I can.

My total growing space may be small (less than half an acre) but it's just perfect for me. Despite its size, I take great pride in managing it efficiently and growing bountiful crops. Being a guardian of the land is an important role and I want to do everything I can to look after the earth, the flowers, and plants as well as creating and preserving a healthy and abundant habitat. I leave a small patch in our garden that I’ve given back to nature … I oversee it, but it is mainly left undisturbed to allow it to become an eco-system haven. I believe every small garden can make a difference.

Through Botanical Seasons, I hope to bring nature's beauty into your life through my carefully grown flowers and the rituals of self-care with my botanical products. 

Thank you for visiting Botanical Seasons and please feel free to get in touch here if you have any queries.

With love

Mel xo