Our People
We are proud of our team at Kuranga Native Nursery. Indeed, we employ some of Australia’s most experienced native plant horticulturalists.
Meanwhile, our Café team creates delicious meals with bushfood flavors. This allows visitors to experience authentic Australian tastes.
Above all, we share a passion for the Kuranga experience. We inspire visitors to discover how Australian native plants enhance their lives and benefit future generations.
We are all passionate about inspiring every visitor to immerse themselves in the Kuranga experience and discover the beauty of what Australian natives can bring to their lives and the lives of the next generation.
To understand our roots, Kuranga’s journey began as a small specialist nursery. Over time, it grew into Australia’s leading native plant destination with over 3,500 rare species.
Kuranga Native Nursery history began in 1983. Specifically, Evan Clucas and Leanne Weston established it behind a Ringwood garden center.
After identifying a market gap, they created a nursery featuring diverse and unusual native flora.
As a result of business growth, Kuranga expanded in the mid-2000s. Consequently, a new garden center opened at the Dandenong Ranges foothills in Mt Evelyn.
Since its early days, Kuranga Native Nursery history shows it was considered a hidden secret. However, word spread quickly. Today, hundreds of daily visitors celebrate Australian native plants’ beauty.
In recent years, interest in Australian native plants has surged. This is due to drought effects, hotter summers, and new native varieties. Therefore, natives have become increasingly popular in home and commercial gardens.
Today:
Currently, the Kuranga Native Nursery history continues with new ownership. Ben, Evan’s former apprentice, now runs the nursery with his wife Alexa and their children.
