Ingredients 1 kg mixed fruit 2 . cups orange juice . cup whisky 1 tsp vanilla essence 2 cups self raising flour Soak fruit in juice and whisky overnight Pre-heat oven to 160C fan bake (180C conventional). Add flour and vanilla to fruit mixture. Pour into tin and bake for 1 . – 2 hrs
Ingredients 1 cup of fresh peas (per person) 1 cup of broad beans (per person) Mint leaves (5-6 per person) Pecarino or Parmesan cheese (1 tablespoon per person) Olive oil (2 tablespoons per person) Juice of one lemon Good quality French stick or ciabatta bread Mash all ingredients except the bread in a mortar with … Read More
Look Learn & Enjoy Tour 10am – 2.30pm Thursday 20 February 2014 Half day tour visiting two stunning and very different private gardens including Dalkeith and The Grange. Finishing the day at Texture Plants. Costs $20 pp (car pool $3 payable to driver) 9.30am departure from the CBS Arena Jack Hinton Dr Morning tea provided … Read More
Recognising Edible Gardens in the Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Area Nominations close Friday 21 February 2014 Growing food is good for so many reasons. The produce is cheap, nutritious and delicious. Gardening is good exercise out in the fresh air, and when we are successful we enjoy great satisfaction. Not having to drive into town to buy food trucked or flown … Read More
RECOGNISING SUSTAINABLE EDIBLE GARDENS IN THE SHIRLEY/PAPANUI WARD
Nominations close 5pm Friday 21 February 2014
In partnership with the Canterbury Horticultural Society, the Sustainable Edible Garden Awards within the Shirley/Papanui ward is a wonderful way to acknowledge and celebrate those local residents, schools and communities who are passionate about their gardens and their bountiful harvests.
It has been rather windy. I lost a few panels on my growing tunnels although the last couple of days have been really nice. We can still expect the odd windy spell. It has been an interesting spring. N.I.W.A. said a number of weather records around the country were broken in October – some a … Read More
Ramblers – getting to know your City The CHS Ramblers, with our knowledgeable leaders Warwick Scadden and Elizabeth Peacock explore many of our city’s picturesque localities taking in areas of special horticultural interest. Inquiries to CHS Office tel: 366 6937 Ramblers 2014 Programme All walks commence at 9.30am Download the Printable Brochure April 22nd Riccarton Bush Meet … Read More
PRESS RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 6 November 2013 Download the Press Release in PDF Format Ellerslie Garden Tours 2014 Celebrate the garden capital with over 20 hand-picked gardens across Christchurch and Canterbury. Ellerslie Garden Tours will visit some of the regions most acclaimed private and nationally important gardens including Middle Rock, Coniston, Winchmore, … Read More
Exclusive Perennial Petunias NEW AT ODERINGS! Create extraordinary baskets and dazzling planters, patios or garden borders with a huge range of new exclusive perennial trailing petunias which all pack a bounty of flowers. We love the standout Petunia ‘Trinity’ with its bright lime flowers and deep burgundy stripes. Available in store exclusively at Oderings or … Read More
Congratulations to all our 2013 Winners! SPRING GARDEN AWARDS 2013 HOME GARDENS BY CLASS Class 1 McMillan Brown Challenge Trophy Winner 4 Star Garden Peter and Jane Reed, 58 Coolspring Way, Redwood, Christchurch Class 2 Lindsay Russell Challenge Rose Bowl Winner 4 Star Plus Garden Janet and Brian Lovelock, 32 Applefield Court, Northwood, Christchurch Certificate … Read More