Two Friends, One Shared Passion
Two Buds Plants & Garden was born from a friendship, a love of growing things, and a belief that everyone deserves a beautiful garden.
How It All Started
Two Buds Plants & Garden started the way the best things do — over a cup of tea, a shared love of plants, and a conversation that went something like: "We should just do this properly."
We're two friends from Franklin who've spent years pottering in our own gardens, swapping cuttings over the fence, and helping neighbours figure out why their tomatoes weren't fruiting. Gardening has always been more than a hobby for us — it's how we connect with the land, with our community, and with each other.
We started Two Buds Plants & Garden because we saw a gap: quality plants and honest gardening advice at prices that everyday people could afford. No fuss, no jargon — just good plants, good service, and good people.
"We should just do this properly."
— How it all began
What We Stand For
Affordability
Great gardens shouldn't cost a fortune. We work hard to keep our prices fair so everyone — from first-time plant parents to seasoned green thumbs — can enjoy beautiful plants.
Compassion
Through The Caring Gardener NZ, we provide gardening services with genuine care — especially for elderly and disabled customers who deserve a helping hand in their gardens.
Community
We're Franklin locals through and through. We know the soil, the seasons, and the people. Supporting our community isn't just good business — it's who we are.
Quality
Every plant we sell, every garden we tend — we do it properly. We take pride in our work and stand behind everything we offer.
Meet the Two Buds
Two friends, two green thumbs, one shared dream.
Bud One
Co-founder & Plant Specialist
"A lifelong plant enthusiast with a particular love for natives and edibles. Ask me anything about growing vegetables in Franklin's climate — I'll talk your ear off."
Bud Two
Co-founder & Head of Gardening Services
"The hands-on half of the duo. I lead The Caring Gardener NZ and believe that a tidy, thriving garden can genuinely improve someone's quality of life."
Come Grow With Us
Whether you're after a new plant for your windowsill or need a hand getting your garden back in shape, we'd love to hear from you.