The Everyday Herbalist The Essential Guide to Growing & Using Herbs in Aotearoa Jane Wrigglesworth ISBN: 9781991006165 | $49.99 The Everyday Herbalist is a comprehensive and timely guide to herbs and their uses in Aotearoa. Author Jane Wrigglesworth has written for publications like NZ Gardener and Lifestyle Block for many years, with a focus … Read More
At our September 2023 Garden Life Meeting we will be asking CHS Members to vote on the following item as an amendment to our constitution. Dispute Resolution Procedure The purpose of this procedure is to guide two or more parties toward a mutually acceptable outcome in the event that they are unable to agree upon … Read More
Fungi of Aotearoa New Zealand: A Curious Forager’s Field Guide Liv Sisson ISBN: 9781761047879 | $45.00 Written by local writer, forager, and food-lover Liv Sisson, Fungi of Aotearoa is an accessible and engaging book about the wonders and mysteries of fungi. Early on in the book, she outlines just how much there is still to … Read More
Our Flagship Gardening Programme.
Held twice a month starting with the first Monday evening of the month
7pm-9pm followed by the Tuesday morning
9.45am – 11.45am
The Kiosk
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
CHS Members: $5, non-members: $10
Tea, coffee and biscuits included. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST PROGRAMME
The Land Gardeners – Cut Flowers Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld 9781760761738 | $55.00 Review by Scorpio Books New edition by popular demand! HEALING OUR SOILS, HEALING OUR PLANTS, HEALING OUR PLANET The Land Gardeners show you how to establish organic garden beds and sow, grow and harvest over 100 varieties of cut flowers. In … Read More
This month we notice longer days and the promise of Spring! However, the soil will be at its coldest and wettest so working it should wait until conditions improve. Winter pruning should be completed by the end of the month and if spraying, treatments done as the buds begin to swell to give the best … Read More
Grow – Wāhine Finding Connection Through Food Sophie Merkens 9780995142367 | $59.99 Review by Scorpio Books ‘Grow’ follows Sophie Merkens – a photographer and food writer – as she travels the length of Aotearoa seeking stories from women who have special connections with place and community through food. From divers and hunters to chefs, foragers, … Read More
Thyme Thyme, which has for many, many years been valued for its smell, flavour, and medicinal value, also happens to attract bees to the garden. Thyme is a versatile herb in the kitchen. It can be used fresh, or can be added to stocks, stuffing, and sauces. Thyme’s aroma works wonderfully in most savoury dishes: … Read More
Congratulations Gardeners The 2022 Edible and Sustainable Garden Awards attracted a wonderfully diverse array of gardens and gardeners. Our assessors were awed by the efforts of all the entrants and very much enjoyed meeting everyone. A special congratulations to the Special Award Winners and a big thank-you to all our assessors who give up their … Read More
December is a very busy time in the garden! Berry fruit are ripening, plants are growing fast and the first of the stone fruit are ready. Regular weeding and watering are most important at this stage if we expect to get the best from our flowers and vegetables. Once the tops of the spring bulbs … Read More