Gail Scrivener reflects on the ever colourful Thailand. The Thailand Tour was an amazing experience for the twelve of us participating. Everyday there was adventure to enjoy, sights to see, interesting history, culture and cuisine of this colourful land.
Enjoy the photos from the Society’s latest tour to Taranaki. Beautiful gardens, stunning scenery.
See the tour photo album here All of the participants of our October Wearable Arts Short Break returned a little tired after an unforgettable three days full of highlights. Friday saw our early arrival and start to our trip in Wellington and our first visit of the day was a preferential entry to Te Papa … Read More
David Bell Daffodil Farm – 12 September It was a perfect Spring morning driving to Leeston, the sun was shining on the snow-capped alps, the lambs were frolicking in the paddocks and the countryside looked green and lush. A special time of year with so much renewed life, and a time to reflect on the beauty … Read More
Spring into Darfield – 23 September A warm atmosphere and the enthusiasm of 48 keen gardeners countered the unfortunate weather experienced throughout this day tour to Darfield. On our arrival at our first garden “Taradale” we were met by owner Annette Millar and welcomed into her home for a delicious “farm baked” morning tea and … Read More
In January 2016 the CHS lead a tour group to Thailand. Part of the itinerary is a visit to the Thai –Burma Railway,- often referred to as the “Death Railway”, because of the number of prisoners of war and civilians that died during its construction, was started in October 1942 and completed one short year later. … Read More
28-January – 10 February 2016 13 Days of Colour & Culture Chiang Mai – the Rose of the North (full) Every year on the first weekend of February, the Chiang Mai Flower Festival takes place featuring a parade, flower exhibition and the Miss Chiang Mai Flower Festival competition. The hills and valleys of Chiang Mai … Read More
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7 – 12th November 2015 A showcase of outstanding gardens and other must do experiences of the Taranaki region. This province is the garden grandeur of New Zealand, blessed with high sunshine hours and plenty of rain. Taranaki has rich volcanic soils and subtropical conditions conducive to the cultivation of a huge variety of gorgeous … Read More
Gail Scrivener chats about the latest CHS tour to flower-filled Melbourne The Melbourne Flower Show was a wonderful and most enjoyable experience for all 28 tour participants. Set in the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton Gardens, we were treated to a feast of colourful exhibits and landscape design that did not dissapoint. These displays … Read More