The title of this book mirrors the ambitions of Annemarie and Dick Endt when they first set out to build their future based on their talents and skills.
Starting a horticultural business was fraught with difficulties, and they lived with the constant worry of failure.

Growing conditions for subtropical plants in West Auckland are theoretically ideal, but in practical terms things did not always work out in their favour. The heavy clay soils and the never-ending battles against diseases would be enough to discourage many a grower from continuing their dream. In spite of these hurdles Dick and Annemarie managed to succeed by sheer determination, facing their problems head-on. Over the years Landsendt has been replanted seven times, changing from fruit growing to nursery production and finally the creation of a botanical garden.

Dick and Annemarie expanded their ability to grow crops by travelling to South America in search of new subtropical plants. The Andean mountains provided a rich source of plant material. Their most notable success was the introduction and commercial planting of a little known fruit from Ecuador called the babaco. This plant introduction was followed by many different species, especially palms.

Today Dick and Annemarie are retired. The business is being carried on successfully by their daughter Carolyn and her husband Anthony Melling, continuing the cycle of innovation by trying out new projects. Carolyn has taken advantage of the subtropical garden as a backdrop for a newly created wedding and function centre.

This book was written to mark 48 years since Landsendt was founded. It is the story of the Endt family, extended by their children and grandchildren, all born on this wonderful property.