So you think you don’t need to fertilise…? Think again. Independent growing trials* were recently carried out on Yates new range of Thrive fertilisers over an eight week period. One plant received just water and the other plant received Thrive Natural Fish and Seaweed. The pictures speak for themselves! Trial Results Fertilisers with nitrogen, phosphorus … Read More
Colin Meurk ruminates on the Christchurch predicament…
Summer is a real mixed bag of weather with some hot days and then some quite cool days, still not much rain and plenty of wind. Many of the early Spring sown or planted crops are now finished so they can be pulled out and the ground prepared for the planting of Winter crops. Leeks, … Read More
To which genus do the following plants belong? Dogs Tooth Violet Carrot Onion Carnation … Read More
Geranium Rozanne is unlike other traditional geraniums. This excellent long season plant has a medium sized, mounded growth habit reaching 60cm and flowers from early in the summer with showy clusters of bright violet-purple flowers.
[one_half]Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? Born in Cape Town, South Africa, where I spent my childhood and most of my adult life. Where do you live now and with whom? My husband, David passed away four years ago, I still live in the same house on the … Read More
This month it’s all about the edible! From forecasted gardening trends to an engaging All About Gardening session with Otahuna’s passionate gardener, Adrian Harrison.
MEDIA RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 11 December 2015 From flaxes to buxus – it’s time for Christchurch gardeners to sharpen their edges and shine their grasses. The Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) invites dedicated garden owners to show off their blooming Summer gardens in the Society’s annual Summer Garden Awards. The CHS Garden Awards … Read More
Please fill out the form below to submit an entry to the 2017 Summer Garden Awards. Entries close on Wednesday 1 February 2017. Judging takes place Sunday 5 February 2017. We will confirm your entry via email. If you do NOT hear from anyone please contact the office on tel: 366 6937 or send an email to office@chsgardens.co.nz Thank-you … Read More
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