All trees lose leaves, even year-round evergreens have their season of greater leaf fall. But in winter-deciduous trees and shrubs the loss of leaves is complete in autumn, before new leaf expansion resumes in spring. Winter takes effect early on maples, oaks and elms, creating beautiful riots of red, amber, from as early as March. …
Read more »10 tips for garden survival this summer Plant flowers that can cope with drier conditions – petunia’s - there is even a new black one for your red and black garden as Canterbury supporters. Soak with the hand held hose - take a cup of tea or a glass of wine depending on the time …
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People from all over Christchurch came to collect donated seeds and plants over the weekend. Launched by the NZ Gardener as a seed drive initiative back in June “Share Seeds for Canterbury” was a great success with over 2000 people visiting the Canterbury Horticultural Centre to collect donated seeds, potting mix and seed raising trays. …
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Thank you to everyone involved! What a feast for the eyes! As well as fabulous music (thanks to the Villa Maria Quartet), flowers, tea, talk and towers of delicious food. A 150th Celebration event
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For the staff who work in the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park the question most often on the lips of friends, family and acquaintances is “So how did the Gardens / Park fare in the quakes?” In the first of what will be a regular Botanic Gardens slot in the CHS newsletter, here is a …
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Heritage plants need be rescued from around old homesteads under threat of demolition, says the former mayor of Christchurch. Speaking at the 150th anniversary luncheon of the CHS, guest speaker Garry Moore outlined some of his plans for the saving and rebuilding of the city’s gardening scene. Likening his seven-point plan to “the finest environmental …
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A CELEBRATION TO THE PAST AND A TOAST TO THE FUTURE The 20th of July dawned a bright wintery day, perfect to celebrate the Society’s 150th Winter Luncheon. Arriving at the Chateau on the Park it was obvious from the transformed Great Hall that the garden elves had been hard at work! The elves, better …
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150th Anniversary Events 24th – 25th September – 150th Jubilee National Daffodil Show An opportunity to see some of the best quality flowers on display anywhere in the world. Exhibits will feature the latest in daffodil colours and forms, with flowers ranging from as small as 7cm to as tall as 70cm. As well as: …
Read more »Golf Tournament – Friday, 13th May 2011 – Templeton Golf Club Multi Start 9.00am. Please report by 8.40am. 18 & 12 hole options. Non-handicap players welcome. Entry fee $20 including twos. Full bar and catering facilities post match. Entry form available at CHS Office 366 6937. For information phone David Adams 342 6236.
Read more »As most of you will be well aware, Christchurch gardeners will be coping with water restrictions this summer. Operations Manager, Jeremy Hawker outlines the Botanic Gardens response to the crisis. “We are fortunate that the Gardens draws water from its own private well and therefore has no impact on the damaged water supply infrastructure. However, …
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