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. …
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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 …
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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