The Plant Man
Their Story
Ezra Alexander, a 'local Kiwi bloke' from Hobsonville, Auckland, developed a profound fascination for plants from a young age. This passion was deeply influenced by his grandparents, who owned orchards in Hawkes Bay and Riverhead, instilling in him the importance of growing his own food. He…
What They Make
DIY Plantman primarily 'produces' and sells knowledge, guidance, and community engagement rather than physical plants or produce. His core offerings include: Workshops (hands-on sessions on organic gardening), One-on-one Coaching (personalized support for garden planning, creation, and maintenance), Digital Content (free tips, tricks, real-time garden updates across social media and podcast), Podcast Episodes (covering topics like foraging, urban gardening in limited spaces, growing winter vegetables such as spinach, kale, lettuce, leek, spring onion, garlic, carrots, daikon radishes, organic gardening solutions, and chemical-free pest management), and Blog Posts (educational articles on edible crops). He also discusses growing a diverse range of vegetables and fruits (including various leafy greens, alliums, root crops, tomatoes, peppers, basil, and unusual food plants), focusing on teaching others to cultivate these items themselves.
Awards & Recognition
- Young Achiever — finalist(2021)
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How to Get Their Products
Direct Sales
The Hawthorns Park Hill, Market Harborough LE16 8LP, UK