From the President – September 2017

From the Board

Two wonderful talks last month have made my year First was Gwen Grelet at the last All About Gardening where she talked about soil and all the soil fungi that help our plants to grow. Science has moved on rapidly with smarter microscopes, photography and analysis of soil borne organisms. It was mind boggling to … Read More

Ōtākaro Orchard Planting Day

Ōtākaro Orchard Planting Day

News

Due to a successful crowd-funding campaign which generated $60k the FRN organised the planting of fruit trees. President Alan Jolliffe demonstrated the correct planting technique, then a team of 150+ volunteers, including Mayor Lianne Dalziel (pictured above) and Regeneration Minister Hon Nicky Wagner, went about their business with relish!  

Hampton Court Flower Show

Hampton Court Flower Show

Recent Tours & Photos, Tours

A long awaited dream for Tour Manager Gail Scrivener
In July while most of you were experiencing Winter in NZ I was enjoying the warmth of Summer in the UK for the purpose to visit numerous famous castles, manors, and well-known gardens. Attending the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show in the palace grounds has been a long-awaited dream and on the 4th July, it became reality for me.

Landscape Design in the home garden Tips # 4

Landscape Design Tips

The next instalment from Kowhai Thompson Landscape Design Trends 2017 Hyperlocalism There are several key trends to be aware of in 2017, one of which is hyperlocalism. For a long time landscape architects and designers have been enjoying using NZ native plants in their designs. Natives are unique, beautiful, hardy and thrive in our soils. … Read More

Get to know Matthew Beuzenberg

Member Area, Member of the Month

Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Christchurch and spent most of my childhood in Heathcote Valley and then in Cracroft. Where do you live now? I am currently living in Cracroft with my parents and brother. I am attending Cashmere High School as a … Read More

Monthly Tips & Tasks – August

Monthly Tips & Tasks – August

Fruit & Vegetables, Monthly Tips & Tasks, Winter Gardening

August is the last month of Winter or the start of Spring? This is my annual quandary because it is a bit of both; cold and wet at the start then becoming milder as the first signs of growth and flowers appear. This is the time when we should complete Winter pruning and spray programmes on fruit trees and plant new fruit trees, and berry fruits.

Spring Garden Awards 2017

Spring Garden Awards 2017

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Spring is just around the corner and so are our Spring Garden Awards. Christchurch gardeners, now is the time to plan, plant and prepare!
Entries close 27 September 2017. CLICK HERE to download an entry form.