This four session course is led by local artist Rose Eastwood, well-known for her popular floral cards and illustrations.This is a beginner level watercolour painting course. You will learn a step-by-step process for creating beautiful watercolour flowers, including various tips and techniques that you can use for any other type of watercolour painting.Cost: $120 (includes […]
Designed for home gardeners or those in the trade needing to up skill their knowledge. A five-week practical and theory based course in which participants will learn the basics of horticulture. :: Wednesdays 5.30 - 7.30pm June 5 - July 3 2019 :: Includes 1 practical session on Saturday 15 June 9am-1pm. Registrations close Friday 31 May
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
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Listen to the latest podcast of "Green Thumbs in Canterbury - Out & About with the Canterbury Horticultural Society" CHS Vice President Ray King along with Annette Hill chat live on Plains FM 96.9 on the second Monday of every month 9 – 9.30am for Canterbury through the Seasons.
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.
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
All About Gardening is a two hour programme of information, speakers, gardening tips and fun. Held twice a month starting with the first Monday evening of the month 7pm-9pm followed by the Tuesday morning 9.45am – 11.45am. $5 members, $10 non-members, The KIOSK, Christchurch Botanic Gardens
The Society’s comprehensive membership programme includes garden awards, education courses, touring programmes, walking groups and loads of advice for gardeners. We also have over fifty Garden Clubs and many affiliated groups. Join today
This four session course is led by local artist Rose Eastwood, well-known for her popular floral cards and illustrations.This is a beginner level watercolour painting course. You will learn a step-by-step process for creating beautiful watercolour flowers, including various tips and techniques that you can use for any other type of watercolour painting.Cost: $120 (includes […]
Many of us know henna as a colour long used in art, tattoos, hair dye, paints, textiles, silk, leather and rug dyes. But, have we thought about what it is? The Herb Society was privileged to have a guest speaker from Iran to tell us.
May is the middle of the Autumn and we now see the trees dropping their leaves. The days are shorter and noticeably cooler so much of the garden work is controlled by the weather.
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 […]
