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
Colin Meurk ruminates on the Christchurch predicament…
To which genus do the following plants belong? Dogs Tooth Violet Carrot Onion Carnation … Read More
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.
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?
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
Dwarf Italian Lavender – Joyful Series Introducing the new Dwarf Italian Lavender Joyful series. This lovely wee Lavender stays compact with grey-green foliage topped with deep beautiful flowers. Choose from Joyful Cherub or Joyful Bliss. Very showy in pots or the garden. Available from Oderings Garden Centres www.oderings.co.nz
Great enthusiasm for hypertufa! It was a mild sunny morning on Saturday 10 October when 12 willing participants arrived at Magic Moss in Truro Street, Sumner carrying rubber gloves, gumboots and boxes of varying shapes and sizes. They were warmly welcomed by Allan who introduced Tim, his partner at Magic Moss, and Doug who was … Read More
Which country name starts with these letters? Gh Ha Iv Jo Ki
In March this year we were advised by Perpetual Guardian that the CHS was one of a number of beneficiaries of the estate of Audrey Valmai Batchelor. Other charities to benefit were Salvation Army, World Vision, Orana Wildlife Trust, Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society et al, a total of 12 charities in all. The … Read More