Christchurch Botanic Gardens News
Kirsten Tui MacFarlane reports on a makeover for big trees & new ways to enhance visitor experience at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Author: CHS Website Editor
Prime Minister Opens New Community Garden & Orchard For Central City
Prime Minister John Key (pictured here with Dr. Matt Morris and Hon Nicky Wagner) recently opened a new community garden and orchard in the North Frame.
Get to know Marilyn Pollock
Marilyn Pollock is our March Member of the Month Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Wellington – attended Queen Margaret College then worked at the Reserve Bank until 1960 when I went to the UK on my OE. Met my husband Dave over there … Read More
March Plant of the Month – Euphorbia Lipstick
An attractive plant ideally suited to a patio or protected area, lipstick will flower freely in late Winter, Spring and Summer with best results in well drained soil, and a drier environment in Winter.
March 2016 Quiz Time Q & A
To which genus do the following plants belong? Daffodil Calla Gladiolus Marigold … Read More
Enchanting Thailand – Tour Review
Gail Scrivener reflects on the ever colourful Thailand. The Thailand Tour was an amazing experience for the twelve of us participating. Everyday there was adventure to enjoy, sights to see, interesting history, culture and cuisine of this colourful land.
2016 Summer Garden Award Results
Congratulations to all our Summer Garden Award winners, especially Bronwyn & Peter McNicholl whose Northcote garden (pictured here) won 1st & Premier Garden Awards.
School Gardens Show 2016 – Media Release
MEDIA RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 16 February 2016 Primary school students from all over Christchurch have been planning, planting, watering and building their very own garden installations in preparation for the 2nd Oderings School Gardens Show. Presented by the Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS), the Oderings School Gardens Show opens on Friday 11 March … Read More
Water is Not Enough
So you think you don’t need to fertilise…? Think again. Independent growing trials* were recently carried out on Yates new range of Thrive fertilisers over an eight week period. One plant received just water and the other plant received Thrive Natural Fish and Seaweed. The pictures speak for themselves! Trial Results Fertilisers with nitrogen, phosphorus … Read More
Stepping Stones to City-hood – A Cross-roads for Christchurch’s Image – A Role for CHS?
Colin Meurk ruminates on the Christchurch predicament…