April Plant of the Month – Michelia Fairy White
Don’t forget about Odering’s annual sale which runs from now until the 10th of April. All plants are 25-50% off.
Growing Undercover at Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Expert curator Louise Young and Freelance sustainability educator Rhys Taylor introduce you to the world of undercover growing and the benefits of year-long crops. You’ll enjoy a hands-on demonstration of creating a cloche (French for bell) followed by a special tour of the Curator’s House garden, with a taster of seasonal tapas from renowned restaurateur … Read More
Get to know David Purcell
David Purcell is our April Member of the Month Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood? I was born in Christchurch and spent my childhood growing up in the seaside suburb of Sumner. The family moved to Beckenham in 1974, the year I started my working life. Where do you live … Read More
Monthly Tips & Tasks April 2016
April really is the start of Autumn, the leaves are changing colour and the mornings are cooler. I have been busy picking my apples, tomatoes, peppers and sweet corn all of which I have had a very good crop this year. I am also busy getting the last of my Winter vegetable crops planted and … Read More
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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.
Share your Garden
Seasonal garden visits with CHS Members – Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter What’s your Style?
Are you a gardener with a favourite season? Would you be happy to show off your seasonal style to a small group of CHS members? Click here to find out more.
Trees Talk…. Sunday 20 March
Trees Talk…. Come and hear them at St Peters Church Corner on Sunday 20th March at 2.00pm. Walk the church grounds with Botanist and retired Professional Forester Dennys Guild who will describe some of the 147 magnificent specimens that we take for granted. Free entry Afternoon tea available after the ramble Please contact: Pamela O’Brien … Read More
March 2016 Quiz Time Q & A
To which genus do the following plants belong? Daffodil Calla Gladiolus Marigold … Read More
Monthly Tips & Tasks – March 2016
March late Summer and the start of the early Autumn season is a time of harvest and preparation for Winter crops. Apples and pears are at their very best and nothing can compare with the flavour of tree ripened fruit. There is still plenty of colour in the flower garden, to keep the flowers in … Read More