Junior Gardeners – June – August

An interactive gardening programme for students aged between 8 and 14 Third Thursday 3.45pm to 5pm Canterbury Horticultural Centre Thursday 16 June 2011 Plant of the Month Thursday 21 July Plant Propagation Thursday 18 August PLant identification, Garden Maintenance and Preparation  Read More

Can a Plant Grow in a Shoe?

The wonderful thing about plants is that they can grow just about anywhere – as long as there’s a sunny spot for their leaves and some good soil and water for their roots. With these things plants can grow in the most unlikely of places – even a  shoe! To grow plants in containers (including shoes) you have to allow some drainage holes, without these the plants... Read More

Vision for the Future: Schools Initiative

The CHS has recently been approached by a number of Christchurch Primary Schools seeking to establish Native Gardens within their precincts. In response Leona Murahidy our school projects coordinaotor has begun collecting Native Plant seedlings to be potted on and held until required. Currently seedlings are being collected for Riccarton Primary School and St. Bernadette’s School,... Read More

Potato Art

If you are looking for an easy inside activity to do during the winter months this is a fun one for children of all ages! What you will need A nice firm potato (or a few if you want to make different designs) Scissors, a sharp knife (or craft knife) – or some interesting biscuit cutter shapes A pencil, a paintbrush and some poster paint (or fabric paint)... Read More