When & Where
The Kiosk
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
(Just over the footbridge - Armagh Street carpark).
The first Tuesday & Wednesday of the Month
6pm - 8pm Tuesday, 1-3pm Wednesday
Tea, coffee and biscuits afternoon
Nibbles and a Glass of Wine evening
Free for Members ($10 Non-Members)
Keep an eye on our website and Facebook for updates.
We love to hear from our gardeners, especially any niggling problems, be they edible or ornamental!
Bring questions to Garden Life, post them on HortTalk or email us at office@chsgardens.co.nz
Garden Life September
Tuesday 2nd 6pm & Wednesday 3rd 1pm
Main Speaker: Peter Langlands
Foraging Ōtautahi
Peter Langlands is one of Aotearoa’s most respected foraging experts—an "accidental botanist" with a lifelong passion for the outdoors. Based in Christchurch, he studied natural sciences and zoology at Canterbury University, then worked as a fisheries observer and fly-fishing guide, gaining deep insights into freshwater and marine ecosystems .
He’s become a licensed professional forager, sourcing wild produce for top New Zealand chefs like those at Amisfield, and compiling one of the country’s largest databases of wild edible plants—now with over 250 species documented in his new book Foraging New Zealand. His work also includes workshops, guided tours across diverse regions (alpine, coastal, and river environments), and online webinars teaching safe and sustainable foraging.
Mini Speaker - Hayley Guglietta
Hayley is a passionate Christchurch-based community leader with a proven track record of transforming urban landscapes for environmental and social wellbeing. As Network Manager at the Avon Ōtākaro Network (AvON), she spearheads strategic river corridor restoration, forging effective co-governance frameworks alongside mana whenua and local councils.
She also chairs the Richmond Community Garden Trust and drives the Riverlution collective—leading food forests, sustainability events (including Matariki celebrations), and education programs in Christchurch’s red zone. Under her leadership, AvON has revitalized community green spaces, built sustainable infrastructure, and nurtured partnerships to secure funding and stewardship of public land .