Margaret Watling Floral Art Demonstration DVD
Relive this wonderful night of floral creativity, camaraderie and humour with a professionally produced DVD
Author: CHS Website Editor
Christchurch 360 Trail
A 130km Walking/Biking/Running trail that circles Christchurch.
The Christchurch 360 trail showcases and interprets the rich array of natural, landscape, seascape and cultural features of the city that have previously been hidden. The Trail is being launched as part of the The Breeze Walking Festival. Colin Meurk will start a walk of the entire 135km circuit on Saturday 3 October after a celebratory opening event in Wetlands Grove, Bexley.
On Sunday 4 October (in association with the Breeze Walking Festival), there will be guided walks of parts of 3 of the legs. Rotary clubs will be hosting BBQs at the finishing locations of these guided walks.
Monthly Tips & Tasks – September 2015
The end of Winter and the start of Spring is the beginning of the growing season and when work in the garden really determines results for the coming growing season. The old saying, “well begun is half done” can be applied to the garden, so start the season off properly by doing the right tasks … Read More
September Plant of the Month – Brown Boronia
Spring has sprung and we are so excited we’ve wet our plants! But in all seriousness spring always feels like the season of scents to me, and at the top of this list of the ever popular daffodils and daphne is a must have plant, the brown boronia. These are in full bloom, so you … Read More
September 2015 Quiz Time Q & A
Which sport does this team represent? 1. Tall Ferns 2. Black Sticks 3. Wheel Blacks 4. Black Ferns 5. White Ferns
Get to know Byron Clark
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born here in Christchurch and grew up in Papanui. Where do you live now and with whom? Today I live in Mairehau with my partner, our three flatmates, two cats, two chickens and a Flemish Giant rabbit. What aroused your … Read More
Baked Peaches in Amaretto
A Gunyah Country Estate favourite [one_half] Ingredients 8 fresh or canned peach halves 8 amaretti biscuits 1 tbsp butter, in small pieces 1 tsp cocoa powder 1/2 cup caster sugar pinch of cinnamon 6 cloves or 1/8 tsp ground cloves 100 ml or 6-7 tbsp white wine 100 ml or 6-7 tbsp amaretto liqueur 4 … Read More
Keep the Garden City blooming
MEDIA RELEASE From: Canterbury Horticultural Society Date: 20 August 2015 Keep the Garden City blooming It’s time for Christchurch residents and organisations to start getting their gardens ready for the Canterbury Horticultural Society Spring Garden Awards. Keen gardeners, young or old are invited to take part in the Awards and to help the city flourish through … Read More
Dalkeith Look & Learn
A showcase of late Spring colour at its best Wednesday 21 October Cost: $20 ($2 car pool) Includes afternoon tea Depart 1pm: Horncastle Arena (please report at 12.45pm) Bookings: CHS tel: 366 6937 Email: office@chsgardens.co.nz Download the flier and booking form
Thai-Style Ginger Pumpkin Soup
Lending a taste of Thailand to a Kiwi favourite Ingredients 1 large shallot, peeled, cut in half 1 red chilli, cut in half 8cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 limes, zest and juice separated handful of fresh coriander, leaves and stems separated 1 Tbsp canola oil 3 carrots, peeled, sliced … Read More