Media Release 26 April 2016 Christchurch’s oldest gardening organisation is teaming up with its newest to help reinvent New Zealand’s Garden City. The Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) is lending its weight to Ōtākaro Orchard, Christchurch’s landmark new $5M urban garden project. CHS has expressed interest in being the anchor tenant of the … Read More
MEDIA RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 7 April 2016 Celebrate the wonders of Autumn this year at the Autumn Garden Show, a showcase of vibrant flowers and plants, from alpines to bonsai. A joint effort by the Canterbury Horticultural Society and Christchurch City Council Botanic Gardens, the show takes place on Saturday 30 April … Read More
Don’t forget about Odering’s annual sale which runs from now until the 10th of April. All plants are 25-50% off.
Expert curator Louise Young and Freelance sustainability educator Rhys Taylor introduce you to the world of undercover growing and the benefits of year-long crops. You’ll enjoy a hands-on demonstration of creating a cloche (French for bell) followed by a special tour of the Curator’s House garden, with a taster of seasonal tapas from renowned restaurateur … Read More
David Purcell is our April Member of the Month Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Christchurch and spent my childhood growing up in the seaside suburb of Sumner. The family moved to Beckenham in 1974, the year I started my working life. Where do you live … Read More
April really is the start of Autumn, the leaves are changing colour and the mornings are cooler. I have been busy picking my apples, tomatoes, peppers and sweet corn all of which I have had a very good crop this year. I am also busy getting the last of my Winter vegetable crops planted and … Read More
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Congratulations to Ōpāwa School on winning the People’s Choice Award and to Northcote on winning the School’s Choice Award. Click here to see the full results and photos.
Seasonal garden visits with CHS Members – Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter What’s your Style?
Are you a gardener with a favourite season? Would you be happy to show off your seasonal style to a small group of CHS members? Click here to find out more.
Trees Talk…. Come and hear them at St Peters Church Corner on Sunday 20th March at 2.00pm. Walk the church grounds with Botanist and retired Professional Forester Dennys Guild who will describe some of the 147 magnificent specimens that we take for granted. Free entry Afternoon tea available after the ramble Please contact: Pamela O’Brien … Read More