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Garden Life August
Charlotte Roberts - Natural Dyes
Wednesday 7 August 1pm & 5.30pm
Charlotte is a textile artist with a passion for natural dyes and fibres.
Mini Speaker: Bridget Allen - Sensory Nature Play
View the programme on the Garden Life Page
$5 ($10 Non-Members)
Harakeke Crafting
Embrace zero-waste craft with Toni Rowe
Putiputi (Flax Flowers)
Thursday 22 August 10am - 12pm
A hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of making different styles of Putiputi and leave with a bunch.
Kono (four corner) Basket
Sunday 25 August 1pm - 3.30pm
Make a useful Kono basket and take home the knowledge and skills to craft your own practical and sustainable baskets.
Book now: $35 ($40 Non-Members)
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Preparing Deciduous Fruit Trees
June 25, 2024Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz Get the very best from your Fruit Trees this season To ensure the health and productivity of deciduous fruit trees, it is best to prune them in winter. Follow these steps for optimal … Read More
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Roses: Plant of the Month
May 28, 2024Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz Roses This month Portstone have supplied this excellent Rose Care Guide. Click on the image to download the PDF Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% … Read More
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Citrus: Plant of the Month
April 29, 2024Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz Citrus (lemons, oranges, grapefruit, mandarins, limes, and kumquats) are ideal for growing at home in the garden or in pots. They do best in a warm, sunny position sheltered from the wind and frost. … Read More
What to do in the Garden this month
Keep up to date in your garden with these tips & tasks from Michael Coulter
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Monthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – July 2024
June 25, 2024Winter gardening Tips in Canterbury I have been busy this past month giving talks to garden clubs both in town and out in the country. What I have seen is a very dry province. June was frosty with little rain to recharge the ground with much-needed water. The garden looks very bare with little colour. … Read More
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Monthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – June 2024
May 21, 2024This year, Winter has arrived earlier than usual with frosty days and snow in May. Although we haven’t had the usual amount of rain, it remains to be seen what the rest of the Winter will bring. I’ve prepared my chrysanthemums, begonias, and dahlias for Winter by either lifting them or moving their pots into … Read More
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Monthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – May 2024
April 29, 2024May is the cleanup month in the garden, as the leaves are nearing the end of falling and most of the summer-flowering perennials have finished. Spring bulbs need to be finished being planted, and dahlias and tuberous begonias can now be lifted for the Winter. Lawns are still growing, and good weed and moss control … Read More
Balcony Dwellers
Embark on a journey of sustainable cultivation from the comfort of your balcony!
Get ready to transform your compact living area into a thriving haven of sustainable growth. With a focus on environmentally conscious practices, you'll cultivate your own greens, herbs and fruit, making the most of every cm of your outdoor sanctuary.
Monthly, third Saturday of the Month at Ōtakaro Orchard 10am – 12pm
$20 ($25 Non-Members) Book Now
Botanical Expo 2024
Daffodils, Spring Bulbs, Alpines, Floral Art, Bonsai Demonstrations
Rare Plant Fair plus Onsite Cafe
Saturday 21 September 1pm - 5pm
Sunday 22 September 10am - 4pm
Lincoln Event Centre | 15 Meijer Drive
$5 Entry | Kids FREE
Bot Tots
Bring your little one to the Kiosk for some fun gardening and nature themed activities
Mondays 10am - 11.30am (term time only)
Join Kate Gislason, our new Bot Tots facilitator for a range of events in March.
Drop-in anytime from 10am on Mondays.
$2 koha per preschooler
Click here to find out more and to keep abreast of the ongoing programme.
Orchards in Schools
Join the Orchards in Schools whanau in 2024
This important legacy project fosters children's understanding of cultivating their own food and is a source of pride for the Society
We will be establishing new orchards from June and welcome new schools within Christchurch city.
Contact orchards@
Annual Membership
Members receive up to 30% off all courses and workshops and some amazing discounts from local retailers. We also have over 40 Garden Clubs and many affiliated groups to join.
Hessian Tote Bag
Practical & Stylish
This strong hessian tote bag is perfect for carrying plants or groceries. It features an iconic harakeke frond and was designed to commemorate the 160th Anniversary of Canterbury Horticultural Society. The last few of this limited run are now available at a discounted price.
Was $15 now $8.50
Buy now
Hemp Tea Towel
Commemorative & Beautiful
This beautiful hemp tea towel featuring an iconic manuka frond marked the 160th Anniversary of Canterbury Horticultural Society. The last few of this limited run are now available at a discounted price.
Was $30 now $18
Buy now
Visit
Find us at The Kiosk
Canterbury Horticultural Society is located in The Kiosk in the heart of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens (see a map).
Our Summer hours are 10am-4pm 7 days a week.
Check our Facebook page opposite for events and notices about what's coming up, or pop in for a chat or some gardening advice anytime.