Junior Gardeners – 2013

Archive, Junior Gardeners, Resources

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

Misty Mountains Tour Report

News & Events, Recent Tours & Photos

What is your definition of an exceptional trip? Faultless organization, clean, comfortable accommodation and transport, diverse itinerary, great food and hospitality with friendly, entertaining company and an excellent Tour Manager.  With Gail Scrivener as leader, the Misty Mountain tour had it all. Travelling to Dunedin, Invercargill and TeAnau with gardens to visit and nurseries to … Read More

Simplicity with Winter Flowers for your home

Archive, Recent Tours & Photos

Winter Look & Learn Tour
A Presentation & Demonstration by Elizabeth Jenkins – Floral Artist

Celebrate Winter with other members at this social occasion

12-2pm Wednesday 9 July 2014
Lincoln & Districts Community Care Building
16 Lyttelton Street, Lincoln

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View from the Deck – Edible Garden Awards

View from the Deck – Edible Garden Awards

Uncategorized, View from the Deck

Recently I was able to be part of the Edible Gardens Awards in two City Community Boards – Lyttleton-Mt Herbert and Shirley-Papanui. Great evenings and wonderful to meet these people who put so much into their plots of land. BUT like all evenings it got me thinking. We live in changing times.

Healthy Baked Potato Chips 

Recipes

[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

From the Manager – May 2014

From the Board

Sharing the enjoyment and knowledge of gardening with others is a major aim of the Society. This message was reinforced recently by Vice President Alan Jolliffe in his comments to the Edible Garden Awards functions for Lyttleton-Mt Herbert and Shirley-Papanui recipients. A common denominator in that enjoyment is appreciating the sheer beauty that Mother Nature … Read More

Monthly Tips & Tasks May 2014

Monthly Tips & Tasks May 2014

Fruit & Vegetables, Lawns, Monthly Tips & Tasks, Plant Forum, The Flower Garden, This Month in the Garden, Winter Gardening

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