Date & Ginger Loaf

Date & Ginger Loaf

Recipes

from Elizabeth Jenkins, Little River 1 ½ Packets Pam’s Dates (600 gms) 1 ½ Cups Water & Orange Juice mixed ₁⁄₃ Cup Brown Sugar ¼ Cup Molasses 1 Tbsp Cocoa. Put into a large pot and bring to the boil. Cool then add: 1 Cup Crystallized Ginger – chopped 2½ Cups Self Raising Flour ¼ … Read More

Monthly Tips & Tasks – April

Monthly Tips & Tasks – April

Garden Life, Monthly Tips & Tasks

March is the month that we see the start of the change of season from Summer to Autumn with the days getting shorter and the trees beginning to show signs of colour. The tasks in the garden also change as we continue to harvest the Summer grown crops, Summer flowers start to fade and lawns will grow with the cooler temperatures and morning dews. Our thoughts must turn now to Winter and preparing the garden for those plants that will provide vegetables and flowers during the Winter and following Spring.

Papanui-Innes Results 2018

Papanui-Innes Results 2018

Edible Garden Awards, Events, Fruit & Vegetables

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2018 Edible Garden Awards. The CHS partnered with the CCC to presented these awards at a special ceremony on Thursday 22 March at the Chapel Street Centre. [one_half] Those who gained special recognition include: Best Gardens Residential House: Ann Powley, Shirley Residential Unit: James Cumming, Redwood Community Gardens Best … Read More

Oderings School Gardens Show 2018 Results

School Gardens Show

2018 Results The Oderings School Gardens Show is presented by the Canterbury Horticultural Society. The theme for the 4th show was “Into the Future” and it was amazing to see how many different interpretations of the theme there were. The standard of the 11 garden exhibits from the participating schools was extremely high and the judges were … Read More