One of the most interesting and popular plants for Winter colour is Heleborus orientalis or Lenton Rose. In recent years both in New Zealand and overseas plant breeding programmes have created new and named cultures of beautiful plants. Flowering in later in winter they send upright stems up through the old leaves. The slightly nodding … Read More
Spring would not be spring without Forsythia. Forsythias grow well in almost any garden soil and are very hardy. They do need a lot of sun to ensure they flower well in spring. Each spring the Forsythia is one of the first and most colour flowering shrubs to welcome the new growing season. Its bright … Read More
Ingredients 375g cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla 3 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups mashed cooked pumpkin 3/4 cup plain flour 400g sweet short crust pastry Method Preheat the oven to 160C (fan bake) or 180C (normal bake), making sure the oven rack … Read More
Delicious Honey & Kiwi Slice Now is the time to use up all those kiwifruits languishing in the fruit bowl! This delicious recipe has been tried and tested by a number of our members – we’re sure you will enjoy it. Base 1/2 Cup of Honey (we recommend manuka but any variety is fine) 150 … Read More
Here are four simple steps to make it easier and quicker to prune your winter roses Remove all the dead and dying branches. Remove all the crossing branches (these grow from one side of the bush to the other) Remove oldest wood (easily identified by the grey corky bark) – aim to have three to … Read More
The cooler winter months are excellent to shift plants around your garden or give them away to your friends for their garden. This is a great job and lots of fun especially if you change your mind. As part of your garden planning you will identify plants that should be placed elsewhere for best effect. … Read More
Canterbury Horticultural Society has been organising tours for 20 years and has established a high reputation for their quality. Garden tours are a popular activity of the society. They are often sold out as soon as they are announced. Tours are supported by the members of the society, but non-members are welcome. The tour programmes … Read More