RECOGNISING SUSTAINABLE EDIBLE GARDENS IN THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI WARD
Nominations close 5pm Friday 21 February 2014
In partnership with the Canterbury Horticultural Society, the Sustainable Edible Garden Awards within the Shirley/Papanui ward is a wonderful way to acknowledge and celebrate those local residents, schools and communities who are passionate about their gardens and their bountiful harvests.
It has been rather windy. I lost a few panels on my growing tunnels although the last couple of days have been really nice. We can still expect the odd windy spell. It has been an interesting spring. N.I.W.A. said a number of weather records around the country were broken in October – some a … Read More
Ramblers – getting to know your City The CHS Ramblers, with our knowledgeable leaders Warwick Scadden and Elizabeth Peacock explore many of our city’s picturesque localities taking in areas of special horticultural interest. Inquiries to CHS Office tel: 366 6937 Ramblers 2014 Programme All walks commence at 9.30am Download the Printable Brochure April 22nd Riccarton Bush Meet … Read More
PRESS RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 6 November 2013 Download the Press Release in PDF Format Ellerslie Garden Tours 2014 Celebrate the garden capital with over 20 hand-picked gardens across Christchurch and Canterbury. Ellerslie Garden Tours will visit some of the regions most acclaimed private and nationally important gardens including Middle Rock, Coniston, Winchmore, … Read More
Exclusive Perennial Petunias NEW AT ODERINGS! Create extraordinary baskets and dazzling planters, patios or garden borders with a huge range of new exclusive perennial trailing petunias which all pack a bounty of flowers. We love the standout Petunia ‘Trinity’ with its bright lime flowers and deep burgundy stripes. Available in store exclusively at Oderings or … Read More
Congratulations to all our 2013 Winners! SPRING GARDEN AWARDS 2013 HOME GARDENS BY CLASS Class 1 McMillan Brown Challenge Trophy Winner 4 Star Garden Peter and Jane Reed, 58 Coolspring Way, Redwood, Christchurch Class 2 Lindsay Russell Challenge Rose Bowl Winner 4 Star Plus Garden Janet and Brian Lovelock, 32 Applefield Court, Northwood, Christchurch Certificate … Read More
ROMANCE OF THE ROSE – 3 Day Shortbreak
HIGHLIGHTS
Roses, Roses and more roses!
Open Gardens, Market Day, Floral Design Displays and much more
My first day in shorts. It has been a marvelous spring. Things are earlier than usual. Don’t go putting in warm loving plants just yet. Put tomatoes in a warm corner, but not outside. It’s still too early. The nor’ easter is a most limiting wind. The NIWA weather outlook: September 2013 was characterised by much … Read More
An Evening of Garden Inspiration! How-to Workshops, Gardener’s Q&A and 20% off All Purchases 5-8pm Thursday 10 October 2012 Oderings Stourbridge Street 20% off everything at Oderings one time only for Canterbury Horticultural Society Members No registration required – turn up on the night with your membership card. No card – no entry limited parking … Read More
[notice]THIS TOUR HAS NOW SOLD OUT[/notice] Hunters House & Garden Rangiora Wednesday 20 November 2013 DEMONSTRATION – How to prune perennials Vote for your Top 5 Perennials VISIT Behind the Hedge – Sue Petersen’s Garden -Growers of rare and unusual Perennials & Alpines Plants, Asparagus & Free Range Eggs for sale on the day DEMONSTRATION – … Read More