We are having a very wet Winter so far so this will restrict much of what we can do in the garden during this month. It will be better to wait for improved weather so that we will not do any harm in and around the garden. Most of the work needed to be done … Read More
[one_third] Ingredients 1/2 Cauliflower broken into florets 1 Lemon (juiced) 1 Orange (peeled and broken into segments) 1 Small Red Onion (sliced into rings) 2 Sticks Celery (chopped) 1 Eating Apple (grated) [/one_third] [one_third_last] Method Bring cauliflower florets to the boil and drain. Once cool mix with orange segments. Add celery, apple and onion rings … Read More
Flower Garden Now is the time to get the last of the Spring bulbs planted especially tulips and lilies. As the ground allows plantings of polyanthus, pansy, violas and other Spring flowers can continue. New stock of roses are arriving in the nurseries so get in early to get the best choice of plants. Prepare … Read More
MEDIA RELEASE From:Canterbury Horticultural Society Date:27 May 2014 Interactive Horticulture Workshops Get pruning, planting and composting in this series of practically-oriented workshops led by well-respected and vastly experienced horticultural practitioners – Terry Windle, Alan Jolliffe, Dave Adams and Michael Coulter. To complement its current Winter Speaker Series the Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) has initiated a … 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
[one_third] Ingredients Mix and store in an airtight container; 1 cup flour 2 cups polenta 1 tsp chicken stock 1 tsp curry powder [/one_third] [two_third_last] Method Wash potatoes (do not peel) Chop into wedges and put them into a plastic bag. Put 2/3 tablespoons of mixture in the bag and shake until wedges are coated. … Read More
Meyer Lemon This lemon is the perfect, cold hardy variety ideal for Christchurch conditions. With Autumn being “nature’s planting time” plant a lemon now so it can establish for a huge burst of growth come Spring. Lemons are one of the easiest citrus to grow. Purchase at any Oderings store or online at www.oderings.co.nz
Flower Garden Carry on with bulb planting. Remember many bulbs do just as well in pots. Plant Spring flowering plants such as polyanthus, primulas, pansies, poppies and forget-me-nots. Lift dahlias and begonias after frosts, cut back the tops and store in a cool dark place. Cut back by about 1/3 chrysanthemums as the flowers finish. … Read More
Even diehard beetroot-haters enjoy this deep red alternative to chutney. It’s a spectacular accompaniment to cold meat, a ploughman’s lunch or as part of an antipasto plate. [one_third] Ingredients 1kg beetroot, peeled and cut into matchsticks 400g onion, peeled and finely chopped few sprigs of thyme, stems removed 1 fresh chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped … Read More
Ingredients 6 cups grated raw beetroot 3 cups chopped parsley 2 cups grated carrot 1 stalk celery finely chopped 2 spring onions chopped Combine in a bowl. Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil 1/8 cup vinegar 1/8 cup lemon juice 3 cloves crushed garlic Blend together then toss through vegetables. Sprinkle 1/4 cup walnuts on top. … Read More