Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Balclutha, South Otago. My parents had a sheep, beef and forestry property. Where do you live now? I now live in Sumner, part-time, which has allowed me to enjoy the plant species that of area. Both the introduced … Read More
Lynley Hayes, leader of Landcare Research’s Biodiversity and Conservation team gave an information-packed address as befits this prestigious lecture in memory of MJ Barnett, one of New Zealand’s most distinguished horticulturalists and CHS Board member for 35 years. Lynley first revealed some staggering statistical facts: Since 1769 at least 25,000 exotic species have been introduced … Read More
From Michael Coulter September, the start of the very busy time in the Spring garden. As I write this it is raining, I hope that we get a good amount as we really need some to give the soil a moisture boost to start the season off. I have noticed that some of the Spring … Read More
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? Born and educated in Invercargill, married and had three children, then worked full time in the family photographic business. Secretary Invercargill Horticultural Society for a number of years. Where do you live now? Retired to Queenstown for fifteen years, but moved to … Read More
Due to some considerations relating to the NZ Flower Show location at Okahu Bay the organisers have sadly advised that they have had to postpone the show until November 2017. Kate Hillier and her team apologise for any inconvenience. With so many wonderful gardens to be seen in the Auckland region we have decided to continue with … Read More
Which country name begins with these letters? Qa Rw Se Th Ur
From Michael Coulter August sees the transition of the seasons from Winter to early Spring. The days are getting longer and the sun has more warmth. This time of the season can be very challenging in the garden; it can be very cold to quite warm which tells us that we must get on and … Read More
July is Fruit Tree Time at Oderings [one_half] Once again Oderings will have a great range of fruit trees available for purchase from the start of July. Recommended for urban dwellers is the dwarf pear tree. Pear Garden Belle is the first truly dwarf variety of pear in New Zealand, growing to just 3m tall … Read More
Auckland Flower Show & Waiheke Island Short Break 23 – 26 November 2016 Details about the inaugural New Zealand Flower & Garden Show have recently been revealed. To be held at the iconic location of Okahu Bay and Bastion Point in the heart of Auckland’s Eastern Suburbs, the show will run from Wednesday 23rd to Sunday … Read More
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Wales and came to New Zealand when I was 4 so I am really a Kiwi! Where do you live now? Peter and I live in Palazzo Lane in Riccarton right next to Hagley Park South. What aroused … Read More