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 …
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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 …
Read more »Seeds of Opportunity With the 150th Celebrations in full swing and plans for a General Review of the CHS well under way and mindful of the future challenges facing us, it is timely to salute the past commitment shown to our organisation by all of our Board Members and supporters. We have all at one …
Read more »With the most recent earthquake, the giving nature of Cantabrians has been sorely tested. So many homes and gardens once lovingly tended have been reduced to ruin. In the midst of so much destruction we need to keep firmly in mind the resilience of both people and nature. Every year we watch as life springs anew in the garden. …
Read more »As we approach our 150th Anniversary I am reminded of the huge contribution generations of gardeners have made to the Society. Their legacy lies not only in the many beautiful gardens of Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region but also in their passion for the natural world in all of its many guises. With the …
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Didn’t we do well with the Garage Sale producing yet another record return! Sincere thanks to all of you who contributed goods to sell and a special thank you to Ruth Bird and her magnificent team of volunteers who spent days setting up, manning the stalls on sale day and then cleaning up afterwards. A …
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