A Taste of Victorian Life

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. var flashvars = {}; flashvars.file = 'http://chsgardens.co.nz/wp-content/plugins/wordpress-gallery-slideshow/org/myplugins/slideshow/getxml.php?attr=id^3932#'; flashvars.rotatetime... Read More

Seeding Ideas

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 book every written”,... Read More

150th Celebration Luncheon

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 known as the 150th Events Committee (Carole, Ross, Ruth, Cynthia, Jacqui, Elizabeth... Read More

A Year of Celebration

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: Plant stalls Trade exhibits Garden Clubs Floral Art... Read More

Golf Tournament

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