Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? Phil was born in Rotherham, Yorkshire in the middle of the Second World War blitz on Sheffield. He spent his childhood living in the town centre in a terraced house that had no garden. His wife Linda was born in Willersley Castle, … Read More
Coprosma Pacific Sunset is a striking evergreen plant grown for its vivid red foliage with burgundy/chocolate brown markings. This contrast plant is stunning in pots or the garden and works well in mass plantings. This versatile plant can also be used as a low hedging plant, reaching around 1m tall with an upright mounding habit. … Read More
Support the Givealittle campaign 30 April – 8 May Ōtākaro Orchard – Community Garden and Urban Food Hub – is intended to be a public space that produces food, hosts a social enterprise cafe, multiple event spaces and abundant opportunities for education. The vision is for a place where both locals and tourists gain knowledge … Read More
May is the busy month of the Autumn as Winter approaches there are many tasks in the garden to be completed before the cold weather arrives. Leaves need to be collected and made into compost. Paths kept clean and treated for moss and lawns repaired and treated for weeds. The planting of Spring bulbs and … Read More
The 2016 Shirley-Papanui Edible Garden Awards function attracted 65 guests, 48 of which were nominees, and friends and families of the nominees. The remainder were elected members, CHS judges (Michael Coulter and Neiel Drain) and presenters, members of the CHS and Council staff. A student photographer and tutor from Papanui High school also attended. The … Read More
Media Release 26 April 2016 Christchurch’s oldest gardening organisation is teaming up with its newest to help reinvent New Zealand’s Garden City. The Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) is lending its weight to Ōtākaro Orchard, Christchurch’s landmark new $5M urban garden project. CHS has expressed interest in being the anchor tenant of the … Read More
MEDIA RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 7 April 2016 Celebrate the wonders of Autumn this year at the Autumn Garden Show, a showcase of vibrant flowers and plants, from alpines to bonsai. A joint effort by the Canterbury Horticultural Society and Christchurch City Council Botanic Gardens, the show takes place on Saturday 30 April … Read More
Don’t forget about Odering’s annual sale which runs from now until the 10th of April. All plants are 25-50% off.
Expert curator Louise Young and Freelance sustainability educator Rhys Taylor introduce you to the world of undercover growing and the benefits of year-long crops. You’ll enjoy a hands-on demonstration of creating a cloche (French for bell) followed by a special tour of the Curator’s House garden, with a taster of seasonal tapas from renowned restaurateur … Read More
David Purcell is our April Member of the Month Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Christchurch and spent my childhood growing up in the seaside suburb of Sumner. The family moved to Beckenham in 1974, the year I started my working life. Where do you live … Read More