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Dear Canterbury Horticultural Society Member,
August sees the transition of the seasons from Winter to early Spring. The days are getting longer and the sun has more warmth. This time of the season can be very challenging in the garden; it can be very cold to quite warm which tells us that we must get on and finish all those Winter tasks before the real start of Spring is here.
We often get impatient to start planting and seed sowing but I still think it is too early for most plants so much of our work should be preparation for planting and sowing.
This is a good time to stock take what we have in the shed as far as seeds and fertilisers and replace any old seeds past their use by dates and any fertilisers that will be needed in the coming season.
The ground can be dug over and compost incorporated to get the soil ready for planting. Any old crops should be removed to make way for more planting.
See the rest of Michael's tips online, or download our printable newsletter here.
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All About Gardening - August
Tue 2 August 7pm & Wed 3 August 9.45am
AAG returns with a special truffle-inspired session led by Dr Alexis Guerin-Laguette. Alexis will speak of his research work with burgundy and périgold black truffles, saffron milk cap and porcini mushrooms. An entertaining speaker with a wonderful passion for truffles and field mushrooms.
All About Gardening - September
Tue 6 September 7pm & Wed 7 September 9.30am
NB: Wednesday morning meeting now commences at 9.30am
"Arrival Cuppa" Self serve tea & coffee from 9am
From Your Gardens: This month’s featured produce: Leeks, rhododendrons and daffodils. Success and problem plants equally welcome!
Planting and Growing Fruit Trees
John Penny of Thirkettle Nursery, suppliers of fruit trees, berries and citrus, discusses what’s new and what will flourish in our Canterbury conditions, focussing on plants that are suited for small gardens and containers.
Fruit growing in a Pocket Garden – Peter King
$5 Members, $10 non-members
CHS Centre, South Hagley Park
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Membership
Just a little reminder that subs are not due until the end of 2016 for the 2017 year. This was due to the change of the CHS financial year. Invoices will be sent in November.
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Horticulture Fundamentals Course
10 August - 7 September 2016
 A fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of horticulture in a concise 5 week, 6 session course led by David Milne, a qualified horticulturalist from Scotland. Also includes a practical session on Saturday 27 August.
Wednesdays at 5.30pm
10 August – 7 September 2016
PC Browne Room, CHS Centre
Cost $130 Enrol now via the CHS office. Tel: 366 6937
email: office@chsgardens.co.nz or pay online
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Join us for the final talk of the Winter Speaker Series & M J Barnett Memorial Lecture.
Thursday 11 August 7pm, PC BRowne Room, CHS Centre
Free to members, $10 non-members, light refreshments served
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Heritage Rose Pruning Demonstration
The CHS has partnered with Ferrymead Heritage Park to present a free heritage rose pruning demonstration.
 Taking place on site in the Addington Workshop Memorial Garden, located inside Ferrymead, it will cover the basics of pruning these unique blooms.
Saturday 13 August 10am
Addington Workshop Memorial Garden, Ferrymead Heritage Park
Truscotts Rd & Ferrymead Park Drive
Entrance A (Education) Plenty of parking available
No registration required, just turn up with your secateurs!
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Christchurch South Rotary Club’s community fundraising project
Saturday 27 August & Saturday 3 September 8.30am - 4pm
12kg bags of excellent garden manure $6 per bag, or 4 bags for $20
Click here for a list of collection sites
Delivery also available in Christchurch city area. 5 bags $30, 10 bags $50.
Please order by Friday 12 August. Deliveries made during the week commencing 20 August. Payment by cash, cheque or direct credit. Invoice left on delivery.
For further details, advance, or bulk orders, please contact: Graham Foulds tel: 355 6348 email: gfoulds@xtra.co.nz
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Open Workshop
Chrysanthemum Cuttings & Propagation
Saturday 3 September 1.30pm
Coulters Nursery, 183 Weston Rd, Saint Albans
This workshop and demonstration is open to all CHS members. A hands-on interactive session led by Michael Coulter.
No registration required, will take place rain or shine.
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Winter Speaker Series
In Review
 Di Carter, a CCC ranger for the Port Hills was our July “Our Living Landscape” speaker. She introduced her audience to the challenges and joys of looking after the most inaccessible part of her “Port Hills parks” and Banks Peninsula!
She illustrated her descriptions of the variety of plants surviving, even thriving, in the rocky screes and crannies of our hills, with charming photos ranging from the endemic pygmy button daisy to climbing meuhlenbeckias.
One of her jobs many challenges has been the survey of Banks Peninsula cliff-faces; photographing them from a helicopter!
Her enthusiasm was contagious. Equally so her concern that garden escapees such as spur valerian, pig’s ear, mexican daisy, californian poppy, and plants spread by berry-feeding birds, such as bone seed and cotoneasters are taking over from our native species. Their control is a growing part of her job.
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Calling all gardeners, landscapers, florists, growers and quizzers all!
It's the time of year to sharpen your senses and prepare for battle at the CHS Spring Fever Quiz.
We have the usual mix of challenging general knowledge and horticultural questions prepared, as well as those generous meat packs. A special bar license has been secured and we look forward to a fun and relaxing night with our members and friends - spread the word!
When & Where
Wednesday 14 September 7pm
PC Browne Room, CHS Centre
Teams of 4 at $5 per head, bar open and snacks provided
Register and pay via the CHS Office : tel: 366 6937 email: office@chsgardens.co.nz
Last minute entries will be accepted on the night (space permitting).
August Quiz Questions
Which country name begins with these letters? answers online
1.) Qa 2.) Rw 3.) Se 4.) Th 5.) Ur
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New Zealand Alpine Garden Society, Rhododendron Society and Canterbury Horticultural Society Daffodil Group have once again joined together to present the Combined Spring Show.
The 2016 show also includes the Rhododendron and Bonsai Societies and the Cacti & Succulents Group. These organisations will present their own unique mini-shows, promising to make the event even better and bigger than ever before!
WHEN & WHERE
Saturday 17 September 1pm - 5pm and Sunday 18 September 10am - 4pm
Woolston Club, 43 Hargood Street, Woolston
Entry $5 Children under 15 years old free
For further information contact: Jude Stephens: tel: 382 9199
jude.stephens@gmail.com
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Spring Garden Awards 2016
Entries Close Wednesday 28 September 2016
Judging Day Sunday 2 October 2016
More details on the CHS Spring Garden Awards will be available soon, as well as an online entry form. If you would like to be sent an entry form please leave your name at the CHS office.
Tel: 366 6937 email: office@chsgardens.co.nz
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Member of the Month
Lois Buckley
Where were you born and where did you spend most of your childhood?
Born and educated in Invercargill, married and had three children, then worked full time in the family photographic business. Secretary Invercargill Horticultural Society for a number of years.
Where do you live now?
Retired to Queenstown for fifteen years, but moved to Christchurch in 2010. Bought house here in Christchurch 12 hours before first earthquake! President and Life member of the Wakatipu Garden Club. Find out more about Lois Buckley
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Do you know a great gardener?
In September Yates is launching an exciting new initiative to celebrate all kinds of gardening and gardeners. They are hoping our members might be able to help.
They are looking for great gardeners around New Zealand to share their stories. This could be you or it could be someone you know. Yates would like to tell these stories in local and national newspapers, television or radio. The story might involve:
- An inspirational story of achievement
- Someone who has gone the extra mile to do something special around gardening
- A quirky garden
- Growing something very unusual/rare
- A successful community garden
- A great school garden
It doesn’t matter whether your garden is big or small, you live in the city or the country, you grow vegies or violets… as long as it’s unique in some way.
If you or someone you know has a great story to share, please send us the person’s name, contact details and a few sentences about why we should talk to them about their story.
If the story is something the media is interested in, that person and the person who nominated them will receive a gift pack from Yates.
If you have a story to share or a gardener to nominate please contact Liane Donovan tel: 027 222 7348 email: liane@donovanpr.co.nz
Thank you for your help and happy gardening!
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Tour Update
Auckland tour to go ahead
Due to some considerations relating to the NZ Flower Show location at Okahu Bay the organisers have sadly advised that they have had to postpone the show until November 2017. Kate Hillier and her team apologise for any inconvenience.
With so many wonderful gardens to be seen in the Auckland region we have decided to continue with our tour as planned.
See a preview of stunning Mincher garden here
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Tour Diary
Thursday 27 October - Overnight
We have just secured additional accommodation - more places available! Book now: $499
Spring Garden Award Tour
Wednesday 7 September 1-4pm
After a BYO lunch (tea & coffee provided) in the Watling Lounge following the September AAG members are invited to visit (via car pool) any Spring Garden entires from the tour list provided on the day.
The selected gardens will be open 1pm - 4pm. No charge
Short Break - 23-26 November 2016
We have hand-picked a selection of spectacular gardens from Auckland's southern and northern suburbs. All this plus a full day on Waiheke!
Book now: $1849 single supplement $475
Blooming Tasmania Flower & Garden Show
Longer Break - 19 - 28 September 2017
Register your interest now email office@chsgardens.co.nz
For tour brochure and bookings please contact the CHS Office tel: 366 6937
or email: office@chsgardens.co.nz
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Garden Club Reps Meeting
Tuesday 2 August 10am
PC Browne Room
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CHS Circles
Chrysanthemum Circle
Monday 15 August 7.30pm
Watling Lounge
Preparing for taking cuttings, general cultural notes
Floral Art Circle
Thursday 18 August 1.30pm
Watling Lounge
Fruit & Vegetable Circle
Wednesday 31 August 7.30pm
Watling Lounge
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CHS Ramblers
Tuesday 9 August 9.45am
Burnside
Meet in Bowling Club car park on Avonhead Rd
Tuesday 23 August 9.45am
Woodham Park
Meet Woodham Rd near Tancred St
Walks takes place every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
No walk if very wet. FREE
Ramblers Webpage
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Junior Gardeners
Thursday 18 August 3:45pm
Watling Lounge
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Botanic D'Lights
Celebrate Winter!
Wed 3 - Sun 7 August 6-9pm
Don't miss the Botanic Garden's annual extravaganza of lights.
Dress warmly with sensible shoes and bring a gold coin donation.
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CHS Winter Speaker Series
Our Living Landscape : Plants of the East
MJ Barnett Memorial Lecture
Thursday 11 August 7pm
Lynley Hayes
Natural Born Weed Killers: A Key Weapon for the War on Weeds
$5 students, $10 non-members
(includes light refreshments)
FREE for CHS Members, PC Browne Room, CHS Centre, South Hagley Park
Book now
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