Oderings School Gardens Show – Awards Announcement
Congratulations to Ōpāwa School on winning the People’s Choice Award and to Northcote on winning the School’s Choice Award. Click here to see the full results and photos.
News
March 2016 Quiz Time Q & A
To which genus do the following plants belong? Daffodil Calla Gladiolus Marigold … 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
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
Stepping Stones to City-hood – A Cross-roads for Christchurch’s Image – A Role for CHS?
Colin Meurk ruminates on the Christchurch predicament…
February 2016 Quiz Time Q & A
To which genus do the following plants belong? Dogs Tooth Violet Carrot Onion Carnation … Read More
From the President – February 2016
This month it’s all about the edible! From forecasted gardening trends to an engaging All About Gardening session with Otahuna’s passionate gardener, Adrian Harrison.
Christmas Quiz
Who dreamed of a White Christmas? Who sang of mistletoe and wine? Of which Jewish king was Jesus a descendant ? Why was Joseph going to Bethlehem? Who was Snoopy’s nemesis?
From the President – December 2015
Special thanks to all our members who led and participated in our display at the A&P Show. I saw many people talking to us there and this is an important part of our outreach programme. Christmas is almost upon us and we are all planning family events. There is no better environment for this than … Read More