It is an exciting time for the discipline of Landscape Architecture in Christchurch. Pre-existing principles of sustainability and resilience have taken on a new meaning in Canterbury where an awareness of natural hazards has increased significantly. With this in mind, many landscape architects in Christchurch have already undertaken new and exciting challenges as they are …
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As I have tried to grow these greens myself with no luck I was very interested in what was happening at Te Horo, fortunately Claire, the gardener there was only too happy to spend time with us explaining how they go about it and how to get started. She also pointed us in the direction …
Read more »What does the future hold for The Society? What are our dreams, our ambitions, our goals? We have a vision to be the premier horticultural organisation in New Zealand and to promote excellence in horticulture. We are but guardians for future generations and as such strive to ensure that we get things right for that …
Read more »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 »Winter is a great season – it just gets bad press! Winter rains replenish the water table, winter frosts kill the residual pests, and the frosts bring those brilliant crisp still sunny days. And winter snow on the mountains gives us a picture-postcard-perfect environment, and the snow entices the skiers from Australia for our tourist …
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“Make sure your mint doesn’t run away on you, advises the neighbor at the back. “Plant it in a buried container” he explains. “Thank you” I respond automatically. I did not follow this advice and it seems I have been suffering the mint drought curse ever since. All I can grow in my mint patch …
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I trust you have all had a most enjoyable and relaxing Christmas break. The New Year finds the CHS facing a raft of changes that will require courage and persistence to carry through. At the end of last year we bid farewell to our Interim Manager, Shirley Russ, who did a masterful job in sustaining …
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CHS Celebrate Silver Distinction Award at Ellerslie! The Canterbury Horticultural Society is delighted to announce a Silver Distinction Award from the 2012 Ellerslie International Flower Show. With landscape architect Tony Milne, of Rough and Milne Landscape Architects we created our own take on an ‘inner city roof-top garden for Christchurch of the future’ - a metaphorical …
Read more »PRESS RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 21 February 2012 LOVE (IN) YOUR GARDEN A romantic testament to resilience The Canterbury Horticultural Society 2012 Exhibition Garden at the Ellerslie International Flower Show is a vision of romance and resilience captured by award-winning designer Tony Milne of Rough & Milne Landscape Architects. “As one of the …
Read more »PRESS RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 17 January 2012 Christchurch Residents Open Gardens for Ellerslie Garden Tours Freda Hunter, Tour Manager for the Canterbury Horticultural Society has been hosting impressive hand-picked tours for the Society since 1990. This year’s Ellerslie Garden Tours is no exception; bringing together some of the best gardens in the …
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