Growing Roses
This tour will unveil the many facets of rose growing – from fresh made cuttings to full grown bushes.
$20 per person CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
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Snowdrops – April 2015 Plant of the Month
Snowdrops – on a wet and cold day when Winter has us firmly in her grip, how a patch of snowdrops can gladden the heart. They begin their flowering when little else does and therefore make themselves an invaluable addition to our gardens. Plant these lovely corms this month to ensure you are see the … Read More
April 2015 Quiz Time Q & A
Which plant has this clothing or accessory in its common name? Slipper Bonnet Glove Cap Purse
Get to know Helen Bain
Member of the Month – Helen Bain Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Balclutha but grew up in Owaka in the Catlins where my father owned the local garage. Where do you live now and with whom? I’ve lived in Christchurch since 1958 when … Read More
Apricots, Celery, Walnuts & Cheese
Sweet fruit & crunchy nuts matched with tangy aged cheddar & crisp celery Ingredients 200g ripe apricots (or apples) 4 stems of celery 100 g walnuts (or hazelnuts) 120 g aged cheddar cheese (cubed or crumbled) Extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper Method Halve apricots and stone. Slice thinly and add to bowl. Slice … Read More
Monthly Tips & Tasks – April 2015
Michael Coulter’s Top Tasks April is a busy month in the garden with the start of Autumn and cooler nights mean that we must get ready for the coming Winter. The Summer annuals are at the end of their flowering season so they need to be removed and the ground worked over and rested before … Read More
Suncheon Would-Be Korean “Garden City”
In late February the CHS represented by President Elizabeth Peacock, Vice-President Alan Jolliffe and Honorary Life member Michael Coulter hosted a delegation from Suncheon, a city of approximately 300,000 in South Korea located in the Jeollanam region. The delegation led by Professor Jongsang Sung from the Department of Landscape Architecture at Seoul National University comprised … Read More
Oderings School Gardens Show Results
Congratulations to all our schools! The School’s Choice Award went to Bromley Primary School with “The Chatter of Seagulls” Bromley Primary School The Chatter of Seagulls GOLD AWARD The Cathedral Grammar School A Bee Friendly Garden SILVER AWARD St Albans Catholic School Scented Night Garden GOLD AWARD West Spreydon School Trash to Treasure GOLD AWARD Aidanfield … Read More
Tour Report Hinewai Reserve & Fisherman’s Bay
A colourful group of 23 enjoyed this January day trip to the beautiful Hinewai Reserve and Fisherman’s Bay Garden. At Hinewai, Hugh Wilson, botanist and manager gave a most interesting talk, and I shall never look at gorse as a curse again. Hugh says “The trick is that gorse is used to re-grow natives. You … Read More
Working with Wai-Ora
The central ethos underpinning the CHS’s strategic direction is that of sharing our horticultural knowledge and the sheer joy of growing one’s own fruit, vegetables and flowers. Right now there’s a strong drive within Canterbury towards community-based, edible gardens and we are seeking opportunities to collaborate with such groups and maybe get involved in joint … Read More