As I write this we are still experiencing changeable Spring weather, but in spite of this there has been plenty of good plant growth. Although we have had some rain it has been intermittent and the warmer temperatures have meant that some watering is still required. The planting of Summer vegetables and bedding plants should be completed by Christmas to give the plants time to grow to maturity. read more…
Report on the March Meeting of the Fruit & Vegetable Circle Speaker: Richard Smith Topic: Pip & Stone Fruit Richard originally worked for the Railways at Tower Junction, then spent some time fruit picking and ended up as their orchard manager. Now he works in management for Countdown logistics – they buy 450,000 cartons of … Read More
OUR LIVING LANDSCAPE :: Developments in viticulture from Akaroa beginnings to Waipara today
Four stimulating talks culminating in the M J Barnett Memorial Lecture on Thursday 15 August 2019.
The KIOSK, Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Talks start promptly at 7pm. $5 Members, $10 Non-members
MEDIA RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 2 April 2019 Harvest Collection Initiative to support Muslim community A practical way to offer support to Muslim families. During 1 and 2 April members of the Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) have been harvesting fruit and vegetables from their gardens and preserves and baking from their larders to … Read More
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 2019 Edible Garden Awards. The CHS partnered with the CCC to presented these awards at a special ceremony on Thursday 7 March at the Woolston Working Mens Club Those who gained special recognition include: Nancy Meherne – Best Yield shared with Clare Taylor Joy Burt – Best Tomatoes Hayley … Read More
A selection of gardens from the Summer Awards. Congratulations to all the hard-working gardeners who participated! [one_third] Ruske Cup (Premium Garden) Brian & Janet Lovelock (image below) 32 Applefield Court, Northwood. H.M.Taylor Cup (Novice) 1st Allan & Margaret Shears 49 Richmond Avenue, Halswell 2nd Brian McSeveny 15 Seddon Street, Beckenham 3rd Mr & Mrs B … Read More
The Electric garden – Empowering Youth to Reconnect with the Environment
At this month’s All About Gardening meeting Electric Garden founders Michael Trengrove and Matt Scott will discuss the future role of teaching digital technologies through nature and the ethics and philosophy when combining technology with the environment.
[info]Bookings for this Tour are now closed[/info] Queensland at its Blooming Best 11 Day Tour Sunday 14 – Wednesday 24 October 2018 This quality tour is organised by the Canterbury Horticultural Society and guided by Gail Scrivener. [one_half] We will start in the Mooloolaba area then travel to Toowoomba and Mount Tamborine. The private garden … Read More
Beth Goodwin (CHS Member) and recent All About Gardening guest speaker is helping establish this potentially sizeable garden (4 acres). The CHS is looking for someone to drive this worthwhile project for Beth. The project requires a one-off contribution initially, then ongoing funding for diesel fuel to pump water from a nearby river to the … Read More
Rachel Vogan & Sandi MacRae, CHS Board & Autumn Garden Show And what a show it was, with three days of superb weather and the best possible venue in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, the CHS can be very proud of this year’s event. A record number of people attended, with numbers exceeding 14,000, our target … Read More