June 2014 Quiz Time Q & A
What is the National Flower/Plant of these countries? France Holland Ireland Japan Switzerland
Author: CHS Website Editor
Monthly Tips & Tasks June 2014
Flower Garden Now is the time to get the last of the Spring bulbs planted especially tulips and lilies. As the ground allows plantings of polyanthus, pansy, violas and other Spring flowers can continue. New stock of roses are arriving in the nurseries so get in early to get the best choice of plants. Prepare … Read More
Interactive Horticulture Workshops – Media Release
MEDIA RELEASE From:Canterbury Horticultural Society Date:27 May 2014 Interactive Horticulture Workshops Get pruning, planting and composting in this series of practically-oriented workshops led by well-respected and vastly experienced horticultural practitioners – Terry Windle, Alan Jolliffe, Dave Adams and Michael Coulter. To complement its current Winter Speaker Series the Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) has initiated a … Read More
Providing Community Leadership
“Demonstration gardens” is one of four key CHS strategies. It will require committed and ongoing leadership from the Society and its members. Of necessity it will create an interface with community groups and local authorities and it potentially could become a rich source of new members. The strategy has parallels with the “Britain in Bloom” … Read More
Mid Winter Luncheon 2014
Delicious Food & Great Company with Vi Cottrell QSM, Founder of Trade Aid.
12 noon, Saturday 28th June 2014
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Norfolk Island
2-9 November 2014
8 Day Tour
A unique destination and a land of true unspoiled beauty, an island rich in history and filled with scenery that is breathtakingly beautiful, welcome to Norfolk Island.
From the President – June 2014
How lucky our members are with the number and quality of events our volunteers are giving their time and energy to organize. In the last month we have had the first of our new Speaker Series with Professor Dave Kelly giving a fascinating power point presentation on how our native birds and native plants rely … Read More
Junior Gardeners – 2013
Join this enthusiastic group of children who meet for practical gardening activities and to learn the science of good gardening.
Age range 8-14yrs.
Canterbury Horticultural Centre
PC Browne Room
Third Thursday of the month
3.45pm – 5.00pm
Misty Mountains Tour Report
What is your definition of an exceptional trip? Faultless organization, clean, comfortable accommodation and transport, diverse itinerary, great food and hospitality with friendly, entertaining company and an excellent Tour Manager. With Gail Scrivener as leader, the Misty Mountain tour had it all. Travelling to Dunedin, Invercargill and TeAnau with gardens to visit and nurseries to … Read More
Simplicity with Winter Flowers for your home
Winter Look & Learn Tour
A Presentation & Demonstration by Elizabeth Jenkins – Floral Artist
Celebrate Winter with other members at this social occasion
12-2pm Wednesday 9 July 2014
Lincoln & Districts Community Care Building
16 Lyttelton Street, Lincoln
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