Oasis Cottage

Oasis Cottage Oasis Cottage is a 5-acre formal English-style country garden in Oxford, North Canterbury, New Zealand.

It is 3-Stars with The NZ Gardens Trust and features a French floristry studio. Garden visitors and floral studio appointments are welcome.

I know it’s a bit early, but when I spotted this Christmas mat at Mitre 10 for $24, resistance was futile. The fake flow...
15/11/2025

I know it’s a bit early, but when I spotted this Christmas mat at Mitre 10 for $24, resistance was futile. The fake flowers on the door are on borrowed time — I’ll make a proper festive wreath next week.

06/11/2025

I spent time in the Atelier Florale workshop making four bouquets — three for the bridesmaids and one for the bride-to-be, a gift from her soon-to-be husband to be delivered the night before the wedding (earning himself some early brownie points).

Each bouquet had its own mood: cream, pink, orange, and purple for the bride herself. I used a mix of roses, alstroemeria and statice — simple, reliable flowers that never let you down — and together they worked beautifully.

04/11/2025

Nothing like a can of spray paint to quickly tidy up the outdoor furniture, ready for another season. I've also ordered fancy new cushions from , which will arrive soon!

I wasn’t too sure about combining similar tones in this border, but I’ve ended up really liking how it’s turned out. The...
02/11/2025

I wasn’t too sure about combining similar tones in this border, but I’ve ended up really liking how it’s turned out. The Bearded Iris ‘Pat Loughran’ and Dutch Iris ‘Blue Magic’ create a rich, layered effect — velvety purples and indigo blues that shift with the light.

Sometimes contrast isn’t necessary; harmony can be just as striking.

We had a wonderful visit from the Leeston Garden Club today! 🌸 Laurie managed to talk everyone into staying for a cuppa ...
31/10/2025

We had a wonderful visit from the Leeston Garden Club today! 🌸

Laurie managed to talk everyone into staying for a cuppa and biscuits, and soon there were plant names being jotted down, ideas shared, and plenty of garden chat.

It’s always such a boost to spend time with fellow garden lovers — we’re feeling inspired and encouraged to keep going with the big project that is Oasis Cottage!

You’ll notice behind us that the greenhouse took a bit of a beating in the recent winds — temporarily boarded up for now, but she’ll be back to her best soon. 💚

28/10/2025

From wild winds to soft snowflakes ❄️
It’s been a tough spring here — endless wind and storm damage — but this morning’s snow felt like nature’s way of pressing pause. A moment of calm after the chaos. 🌿

28/10/2025

After the gales that tore through Canterbury earlier this week, we woke up to snow flurries today! ❄️

It’s been a rough spring here at Oasis Cottage — constant strong winds, power cuts, and plenty of damage to tidy up. But seeing the snow drift gently through the garden this morning was strangely calming… almost beautiful in its own way.

Nature certainly knows how to keep us on our toes!

Three quick little arrangements made from flowers I picked just before the wind arrived today. Nothing formal — just gat...
24/10/2025

Three quick little arrangements made from flowers I picked just before the wind arrived today. Nothing formal — just gathered and placed in jars around the house.

I love how each one captures a different mood: the vibrant poppies and irises, the romantic peonies, and the soft mix of ranunculus and yellow peony in the kitchen. Simple, cheerful beauty — rescued just in time.

23/10/2025

Important update from Oasis Cottage 🌸

We’ve had to make the tough call to cancel our first Open Garden Day on Sunday, 26 October. The winds that tore through Canterbury left quite a mess, and there’s still plenty of clearing up to do before the garden is ready for visitors again.

Laurie and I are both disappointed, but we’re incredibly grateful things weren’t worse — and we’re determined to have Oasis Cottage looking its best for the next Open Day on Sunday, 16 November.

Thank you for your understanding and kindness — and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon for tea, flowers, and a wander through the garden. 💐

23/10/2025

Very strong winds tore through Canterbury today. Thankfully, we had advance warning, so I spent yesterday preparing while Laurie did everything possible to protect my beloved greenhouse.

Even so, we’ve got trees down, power out all day, and plenty of debris to deal with. The greenhouse took a hit, but we’re counting ourselves lucky — it could have been far worse. Just down the road, a family lost their entire roof, which was thrown across the street by the wind.

A quick pick tonight before the weather turns — a state of emergency’s been declared for Canterbury, and we’re expecting...
22/10/2025

A quick pick tonight before the weather turns — a state of emergency’s been declared for Canterbury, and we’re expecting gale-force winds tomorrow.

These blooms were hastily gathered and stuffed into a couple of picking vases for safekeeping indoors. No arranging yet, but the colours are far too lovely not to share.

16/10/2025

Tiptoeing through the tulips today — or at least I was, until Matilda decided it was the perfect moment for a game of fetch.

The border is full of colour just now — shades of pink, red and plum glowing in the spring sunshine. It’s hard not to stop and take it all in, even with a small dog racing through the scene.

Address

1093 Woodstock Road
Oxford
7495

Telephone

+64210709729

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