MEDIA RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 21 July 2015 Professor Jenny Webster-Brown presents the 2015 M J Barnett Memorial Lecture The final of the Canterbury Horticultural Society’s Winter Speaker Series and M J Barnett Memorial Lecture takes place on Thursday 13 August 2015 at 7pm. Professor Webster-Brown holds a BSc (Hons) in Geology and … Read More
With a wonderful garnish of roasted hazelnuts & crispy bacon! [one_third] Ingredients 1 whole cauliflower, trimmed, leaves removed 2 Tbsp butter, melted salt & fine white pepper 6 C vege stock or water 100g blue cheese, crumbled 3 Tbsp chopped parsley 2 C milk ½ C cream Garnish ½ C roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped 4 … Read More
This New Zealand hybrid is an evergreen perennial with handsome foliage and upright flowers in bright clean colours ranging from soft apricot to lime to deep black. It has a compact clumping habit and only requires feed and cutting back in early Spring. A great feature for under-planting as it likes moist, shady sites and … Read More
July is one of the coldest months of the year and there is not much plant growth (weeds seem to be the exception) so much of the activity in the garden involves pruning, general clean up and maintenance. There are pruning demonstrations to be held on Saturday 4 and 11 July which will help to … Read More
As Winter approaches work in the garden slows down. With shorter and colder days it is better to choose the days that are fine and sunny to do the work as much that needs to be done is not as urgent as in the Spring and Summer. So far the weather has been quite mild … Read More
Lilium Regale Or should I say Xmas Lily as we commonly know them. The bulbs are sold now until July so that they create the lovely flower and scent we all associate with Christmas. Although you can plant them in the garden if you grow them in pots you can bring them indoors enhancing the … Read More
In recent newsletters we have featured the Orchards in Schools project in which project managers Michael Tennant and Sasha Goburdhone established fruit and berry orchards in five Christchurch schools last year. That was the “easy” bit. The schools have confirmed that they need help to maintain the orchards and so with your help we’re about to implement a three tier support programme. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE
MEDIA RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 28 April 2015 Floral Extravaganza – an evening of inspiring floral art and design Expert floral designer Gislinde Folkerts with her contemporary Annette Waller have combined their talents to present the 2015 Margaret Watling Demonstration at the Canterbury Horticultural Society on Wednesday 20 May. A passionate Cantabrian floral … Read More
May is the start of many tasks around the garden to prepare for the coming Winter. With shorter days gardening time is reduced but do remember to keep your Winter garden safe. Treat paths and decks for moss and keep leaves off drives and paths where they may become a hazard, especially when wet. Cut … Read More
Snowdrops – on a wet and cold day when Winter has us firmly in her grip, how a patch of snowdrops can gladden the heart. They begin their flowering when little else does and therefore make themselves an invaluable addition to our gardens. Plant these lovely corms this month to ensure you are see the … Read More