February 2017 Quiz Time Q & A
WAITANGI DAY QUIZ What did the Maori use the following plants for? Raupo (name three uses) Poroporo Harakeke (name four of the many uses) Totara Aruhe
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Get to know Gail Scrivener
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood?
I was born, raised and educated in Christchurch. On leaving high school I entered the travel industry and was fortunate to guide for a variety of interest groups and travel extensively throughout the world. Later I had the privilege of being manger of PGG Travel, Focus Travel, AA Travel Hereford Street and eventually my own travel broking business.
From the President – 2017 an exciting year for the CHS
With the first month of the year over and everyone heading back to school and work it is time to plan all the things we want to do in 2017. The CHS is no different except we have been planning for some time to make this an exciting and fulfilling year for our members and … Read More
Monthly Tips & Tasks – February
From Michael Coulter January has been a month of real challenges in the garden this Summer with winds, hot days followed by cool days and some rain. Despite this I have had plenty of good growth and fruit to harvest although some plants are running a little later than usual. Much of the work to … Read More
February Plant of the Month – Swan Plants
Swan plants are in hot demand this Summer, everyone wants the happiness of watching a caterpillar turning into a beautiful butterfly especially children, there’s something so fascinating about it and not to mention is very educational as well.
December Plant of the Month – Gazania Wild
The reaction when people see the Gazania Wild series is WOW! We all know and love gazanias for a hot and dry area in gardens or pots, but the huge flower size, and bold clarity of colour in this series is a serious show stopper. This easy-to-grow, hybrid treasure is ideal for pots, borders or … Read More
December 2016 Quiz Time Q & A
Christmas Quiz Test your festive knowledge! How do you say Merry Christmas in the following languages? Maori Samoan Dutch Mandarin French
Get to know Elizabeth Peacock
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born and raised in Christchurch with 2 brothers on a 1/4 acre in Riccarton and a bach my father built at Woodend Beach. My primary school days were spent at Rangi Ruru and my secondary years at Christchurch Girls High. … Read More
Monthly Tips & Tasks – December
From Michael Coulter December is the start of the Summer weather and plants are now well into their rapid growth with many of the Spring-planted crops ready for harvest. Many of the pest and diseases that attack our plants will also begin to appear so we will need to take action to mitigate the damage … Read More
Get to Know Daniela Bagozzi
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Brescia, Northern Italy, and grew up there. From the age of about twenty I was studying part time, working and later travelling from Italy to England all the way to New Zealand. Where do you live now? I … Read More