OUR LIVING LANDSCAPE 2017: Origins – Where Did I Come From?
SALLY ALLISON
Heritage Roses – history, literature and modern developments
In 2016 Sally received the NZ Rose Society Award and the World Rose Society Award which was presented at the World Rose Conference at Lyon France.
Thursday 11 May 7pm
KRYSTINA HILL
Heritage fruit trees – history, literature and modern developments
Krystina has been studying heritage fruit trees for fifteen years, and has established and now co-ordinates the Heritage Fruit Archive group since 2009.
Thursday 8 June 7pm
DAVID ADAMS
Bulbs – history, literature and modern developments
David Adams is a Life Member and former President of the National Daffodil Society with an International recognition in daffodil culture and breeding.
Thursday 13 July 7pm
MJ BARNETT MEMORIAL LECTURE
GARY HOULISTON
Threatened plant species – history, literature and modern developments
Dr Gary Houliston graduated with a PhD in Botany from the University of Canterbury in 2003. He has recently taken on the leadership of the Enhancing Biodiversity Research Portfolio at Landcare Research, and will also provide a brief overview of the range of work in this area.
Thursday 10 August 7pm