Over two days in August 1988, the United Building Society had $180million of its depositors’ funds withdrawn! Customers had heard rumours that United was in trouble and they rushed to take out their money before the anticipated collapse occurred. Bankers call this a “run on funds”. Short of outright collapse it is the worst scenario … Read More
Winter has started with some changeable weather and frosts but so far there has not been any extremes. Now that the shortest day is past, our thoughts turn to the Winter work around the garden. Pruning fruit trees and roses are the main plants for this time of the season but other shrubs and trees … Read More
A request to the CHS for support on the Christchurch Replacement District Plan Heritage Trees Policy
Our Amuri Garden Tour is an overnight tour taking place on Thursday 27 October. As well as discovering eight local gardens in the Amuri Basin – from formal and refined to extensive and colourful we enjoy Culverden’s iconic Christmas Country Fête . Loch Leven Garden & Nursery Mike & Doreen Dryden Mike & Doreen have … Read More
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Oxford and grew up on a farm at Sheffield. I went to Sheffield Primary School and Darfield High School. I went to scouts and Sunday School and represented my school in rugby, cricket, swimming and athletics going on … Read More
June is the start of Winter, the last of the leaves have fallen and lawns and most plants have stopped growing. Much of the work around the garden is about protecting plants from the cold weather, this means moving any pots of tender plants into areas that are protected from the frosts, cold winds and … Read More
See the photos from our latest show. Amazing chrysanthemum blooms, delicate bonsai, playful posies….
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? Phil was born in Rotherham, Yorkshire in the middle of the Second World War blitz on Sheffield. He spent his childhood living in the town centre in a terraced house that had no garden. His wife Linda was born in Willersley Castle, … Read More
Coprosma Pacific Sunset is a striking evergreen plant grown for its vivid red foliage with burgundy/chocolate brown markings. This contrast plant is stunning in pots or the garden and works well in mass plantings. This versatile plant can also be used as a low hedging plant, reaching around 1m tall with an upright mounding habit. … Read More
Support the Givealittle campaign 30 April – 8 May Ōtākaro Orchard – Community Garden and Urban Food Hub – is intended to be a public space that produces food, hosts a social enterprise cafe, multiple event spaces and abundant opportunities for education. The vision is for a place where both locals and tourists gain knowledge … Read More