In 2015 and 2016 the Orchards in Schools programme planted orchards in 11 schools. This year they are well advanced in their planning to add orchards in another five schools, including Haeata, Isleworth School, Fendalton School and Elmwood School. Image: Rawhiti Primary school students enjoy the fruits of their labour
NEW Dianthus Rockin’ Crimson With small but vibrant, eye-catching crimson-red flowers that come in clusters on single stems, we believe this new perennial dianthus rocks! It grows to 40–50cm tall providing a nice midrange height, and the flowering stems vary in height, giving layers of colour. Available at all Oderings stores or online: www.oderings.co.nz
It goes without saying that the best gardens are the result of tremendous planning, care, and skill. Although they are sometimes viewed as purely aesthetic, gardens have for many centuries been foundational to the health, beauty, sustainability, and the very identity of our cities. They are vivid sources of inspiration, coral reefs for community, and … Read More
[one_half] 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 Society Offices 2/153 Lichfield Street Third Thursday of the month 3.45pm – 5.00pm [/one_half] [one_half_last] Coming Up [/one_half_last]
From Michael Coulter The weather has cooled down and we have started to have frosts as the late Autumn, early Winter season arrives. We can now think about those tasks that will need to be done over the next few months, many which we can only do when the fine days allow us to be … Read More
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born and brought up in Christchurch. I spent my childhood in St Albans and went to Elmwood School which in those days went to Form 2 as Heaton had just opened and was for boys only, and then on to … Read More
Helleborus Petticoat White Picotee A new very exciting hellebore hybrid for Oderings in 2017. Bred in England, its delicate maroon-purple edging on the pure white flowers makes for a very attractive and contrasting flower. With limited numbers available, you may want to make your way in store soon to ensure you don’t miss out. Available … Read More
from Kowhai Thompson Permaculture – The Joys of Mulching Now that the Summer is over it’s a great time to put mulch on the garden. In permaculture, mulch is used regularly. So what is mulch and what does it do? Mulch refers to any organic material that is used as a top dressing on a … Read More
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Timaru and my family lived in Fairlie until I was 5, then we moved to the Marlborough Sounds where my parents worked at the Outward Bound School. After being in the Sounds for 8 years my family moved … Read More
From Michael Coulter Autumn is really with us the weather as been wet and windy which has effected the plants in our gardens causing an early end to some of our crops and also some damage to trees and shrubs.Repair damaged branches to trees and shrubs by cutting back to healthy branches close to a … Read More