An early Spring walk around Ohinetahi with iconic Canterbury architect, Sir Miles Warren gave us a sneak preview of Winter projects completed, and the chance to hear about what’s in store for Summer. The surplus Charteris Bay sandstone from the original homestead has been an inspiration to Sir Miles in the development of the Garden … Read More
Honorary Member, Neiel Drain gives wonderful insight into the commitment and dedication of many past, and present members, and their contribution to the Society’s various flower shows and garden competitions over many decades.
A Christchurch landscape architect does not believe plans for the new Christchurch CBD will respect the natural landscape and eco-systems of the area.
Di Lucas said the plans did not show any consideration for the natural land and she would be making a submission against the draft residential chapter Recovery Plan ‘ A Liveable City.’
She spoke about her concerns at the Winter Speaker Series hosted by the Christchurch Horticulture Society last Thursday (17 July 2014)
I was born and bred in Rochdale, an industrial town in Lancashire on the outskirts of Manchester nestled under the nearby Pennines. Like Christchurch it suffered from chronic air pollution as its natural tendency to winter inversion layers laden with dirty smoke from “those dark, satanic mills”. Despite this my curiosity to know what was … Read More
Danielle Johnson & Valmai Becker are presenting this interesting workshop on Sunday 27th July 2014 1-3pm Okuti Valley Sport and Recreation Hall Okuti Valley Road, Little River Banks Peninsula Price: $20 per person on the door Includes Phytofarm herbal refreshment Enquiries to: danielle.muskan.johnson@googlemail.com
“Demonstration gardens” is one of four key CHS strategies. It will require committed and ongoing leadership from the Society and its members. Of necessity it will create an interface with community groups and local authorities and it potentially could become a rich source of new members. The strategy has parallels with the “Britain in Bloom” … Read More
What is your definition of an exceptional trip? Faultless organization, clean, comfortable accommodation and transport, diverse itinerary, great food and hospitality with friendly, entertaining company and an excellent Tour Manager. With Gail Scrivener as leader, the Misty Mountain tour had it all. Travelling to Dunedin, Invercargill and TeAnau with gardens to visit and nurseries to … Read More
In a recent newsletter I outlined the Society’s changing strategic direction. Articulating a strategic vision is relatively easy. Achieving it is, however, a tad more difficult.
Ramblers – getting to know your City The CHS Ramblers, with our knowledgeable leaders Warwick Scadden and Elizabeth Peacock explore many of our city’s picturesque localities taking in areas of special horticultural interest. Inquiries to CHS Office tel: 366 6937 Ramblers 2014 Programme All walks commence at 9.30am Download the Printable Brochure April 22nd Riccarton Bush Meet … Read More
August – All About Gardening With Michael Coulter Michael opened with last night’s brilliant display of lightning and roaring thunder, followed by ‘golf-ball sized’ hailstones. ‘’I lost about 100 panes in my glasshouse’’ he said. Hailstones in some suburbs measured about 3cm in diameter. Metservice weather forecaster, Allister Gorman, said hailstones larger than 20 millimetres … Read More