“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
Delicious Food & Great Company with Vi Cottrell QSM, Founder of Trade Aid.
12 noon, Saturday 28th June 2014
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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.
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
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
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
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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In a recent newsletter I outlined the Society’s changing strategic direction. Articulating a strategic vision is relatively easy. Achieving it is, however, a tad more difficult.
What is the National Flower/Plant of these countries? England India Australia Austria Canada
Recently I was able to be part of the Edible Gardens Awards in two City Community Boards – Lyttleton-Mt Herbert and Shirley-Papanui. Great evenings and wonderful to meet these people who put so much into their plots of land. BUT like all evenings it got me thinking. We live in changing times.