Greening the young

Greening the young

From the Board, Junior Gardeners, News & Events

CHS Manager Tony Kunowski was invited to contribute the following article to the November issue of Metropol An old joke said “Keep New Zealand Green. Don’t tell the Kiwis anything!” More recently there has been vigorous debate nationwide, mainly inspired by our polluted waterways, on just how green NZ is and the validity of our … Read More

Innovate or Perish

News & Events

New Ideas Wanted! “Innovate or perish” has been a maxim of the business world in the 21st century as the forces of globalisation and digitalisation ramped up the pace of change and the pressure on all organisations, public or private, profit-focused or community-focused. The CHS is no exception to these pressures and the challenge is … Read More

Ohinetahi Revisited

News & Events

An early Spring walk around Ohinetahi with iconic Canterbury architect, Sir Miles Warren gave us a sneak preview of Winter projects completed, and the chance to hear about what’s in store for Summer. The surplus Charteris Bay sandstone from the original homestead has been an inspiration to Sir Miles in the development of the Garden … Read More

Family Silver

From the Board, News, News & Events

Honorary Member, Neiel Drain gives wonderful insight into the commitment and dedication of many past, and present members, and their contribution to the Society’s various flower shows and garden competitions over many decades.

Di Lucas questions draft residential chapter Recovery Plan ‘ A Liveable City’

News & Events

A Christchurch landscape architect does not believe plans for the new Christchurch CBD will respect the natural landscape and eco-systems of the area.

Di Lucas said the plans did not show any consideration for the natural land and she would be making a submission against the draft residential chapter Recovery Plan ‘ A Liveable City.’

She spoke about her concerns at the Winter Speaker Series hosted by the Christchurch Horticulture Society last Thursday (17 July 2014)

Beauty in the Wild

From the Board, News & Events

I was born and bred in Rochdale, an industrial town in Lancashire on the outskirts of Manchester nestled under the nearby Pennines. Like Christchurch it suffered from chronic air pollution as its natural tendency to winter inversion layers laden with dirty smoke from “those dark, satanic mills”. Despite this my curiosity to know what was … Read More

Seed Saving in a Nutshell

News & Events

Danielle Johnson & Valmai Becker are presenting this interesting workshop on Sunday 27th July 2014 1-3pm Okuti Valley Sport and Recreation Hall Okuti Valley Road, Little River Banks Peninsula Price: $20 per person on the door Includes Phytofarm herbal refreshment Enquiries to: danielle.muskan.johnson@googlemail.com      

Providing Community Leadership

From the Board, News & Events

“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

Misty Mountains Tour Report

News & Events, Recent Tours & Photos

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