This beautiful Autumn golden deciduous tree is the one remaining species of the Ginkgoaceae family and was around before the dinosaurs, when there were ferns but no true flowering plants. Charles Darwin referred to it as “A living fossil”.
Many of us know henna as a colour long used in art, tattoos, hair dye, paints, textiles, silk, leather and rug dyes. But, have we thought about what it is? The Herb Society was privileged to have a guest speaker from Iran to tell us.
May is the middle of the Autumn and we now see the trees dropping their leaves. The days are shorter and noticeably cooler so much of the garden work is controlled by the weather.
Report on the March Meeting of the Fruit & Vegetable Circle Speaker: Richard Smith Topic: Pip & Stone Fruit Richard originally worked for the Railways at Tower Junction, then spent some time fruit picking and ended up as their orchard manager. Now he works in management for Countdown logistics – they buy 450,000 cartons of … Read More
OUR LIVING LANDSCAPE :: Developments in viticulture from Akaroa beginnings to Waipara today
Four stimulating talks culminating in the M J Barnett Memorial Lecture on Thursday 15 August 2019.
The KIOSK, Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Talks start promptly at 7pm. $5 Members, $10 Non-members
MEDIA RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 2 April 2019 Harvest Collection Initiative to support Muslim community A practical way to offer support to Muslim families. During 1 and 2 April members of the Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) have been harvesting fruit and vegetables from their gardens and preserves and baking from their larders to … Read More
A member of the Asteraceae family, this plant has a variety of descriptive names around the world, eg Blow ball, Lion’s Tooth, Cankerwort, Priest’s Snout.
April is when Autumn really gets going, the days are noticeably shorter and night temperatures cooler. The trees are starting to colour up and drop so we need to be preparing the garden for Winter.
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2019 Edible Garden Awards. The CHS partnered with the CCC to presented these awards on Monday 25 March at The Village, Frank St, Papanui. [one_half] Those who gained special recognition include: Margaret Patterson – Best First Time Garden Kees and Marisa Swanink – Best Sustainability Features (image below) … Read More
Thanks to all members who donated produce to this worthy cause. Your contributions will give immediate help to families in our Muslim community. See the Media Release