Join this enthusiastic group of children who meet for practical gardening activities and to learn the science of good gardening.
Age range 8-14yrs.
Canterbury Horticultural Centre
PC Browne Room
Third Thursday of the month
3.45pm – 5.00pm
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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