The Ethnobotanical: A world tour of Indigenous plant knowledge

The Ethnobotanical: A world tour of Indigenous plant knowledge

Blog, Book of the Month

The Ethnobotanical: A world tour of Indigenous plant knowledge by Sarah E Edwards ISBN: 9781529427400 $75.00   ‘Ethnobotany’ is an interdisciplinary field of study, using both social and natural sciences to explore the relationships between people and plants across cultures. Published in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, this striking, large format book … Read More

Monthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – February 2024

Monthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – February 2024

Monthly Tips & Tasks

Summer in Christchurch tends to be unpredictable, and this year is no exception. We’ve experienced a mix of hot days and occasional moisture, resulting in a favourable growing season. My stone fruit crops have been abundant, and after their harvest, I’ve applied a fungicidal spray and conducted a light prune to manage unwanted growth. The … Read More

Paul Bangay: A Life in Garden Design

Paul Bangay: A Life in Garden Design

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Paul Bangay: A Life in Garden Design by Paul Bangay ISBN: 9781760763282 $90.00   Garden designer Paul Bangay likely needs no introduction – widely respected, he is one of Australia’s most sought-after designers, and has worked across the country as well as overseas for over forty years. His latest book, A Life in Garden Design, … Read More

Growing Chrysanthemums

Growing Chrysanthemums

Resources, The Flower Garden

Growing Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums, or mums, typically bloom in late Summer to early Autumn. The exact blooming period can vary based on the specific variety and local climate conditions. These vibrant flowers often add a burst of colour to gardens and landscapes, creating a stunning display just in time for the autumn season. Growing chrysanthemums can be … Read More

Meet our Bot Tot Wrangler

Meet our Bot Tot Wrangler

Blog, Member of the Month, News

Leonie Jackson Leonie has been a dedicated CHS Member and volunteer for a significant period, dating back to her early involvement with her parents, Rae and Harold Mintrom, at the monthly plant sales table. Despite being a busy mother of three boys and a Primary School teacher, Leonie actively contributed to the legendary annual CHS … Read More

Secret Gardens of Aotearoa Book Review

Secret Gardens of Aotearoa Book Review

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Secret Gardens of Aotearoa: Field notes and practical wisdom by Jane Mahoney & Sophie Bannan ISBN: 9781991006240 | $49.99   Secret Gardens of Aotearoa is a beautiful book that showcases twelve intriguing and unique gardens and the people who tend to them, along with advice, guides, and plenty of stunning photography. Written and photographed by … Read More