CHS Demo Series

Join us for a new series of relaxed, practical demonstration evenings, where you'll pick up seasonal gardening skills, expert tips, and hands-on knowledge in just one hour. All sessions take place in the The Kiosk, Christchurch Botanic Gardens and run from 6.30pm for approximately one hour. Vegetable Growing Tuesday 25 August with Steve Shorter event passed Natural Perfume Wednesday 9 September with Simone Reddington from The Apothecary Learn more at: www.the-apothecary.co.nz event passed Chrysanthemums Tuesday 22 September with CHS Chrysanthemum Group Discover the secrets to growing beautiful chrysanthemums with the passionate members of the CHS Chrysanthemum Group. In this practical one-hour demonstration, you'll learn the essentials of propagation, planting, care, and pest and disease management, with plenty of expert tips to help your blooms thrive. Whether you're new to chrysanthemums or looking to improve your skills, this session is for you. www.chsgardens.co.nz/christchurch-chrysanthemum-group Culinary Herbs Thursday 26 November with Minette Tonoli from MeadowSweet Herbs & Flowers Discover how to grow, harvest, and make the most of fresh culinary herbs in this practical demonstration with Minette. Learn which herbs thrive in Canterbury gardens, how to keep them productive year-round, and the best ways to use them in the kitchen. Whether you're growing herbs in pots or the garden, you'll leave with plenty of tips to inspire your own herb garden. Learn more at: www.meadowsweet.co.nz Pricing $5 Members & Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens $10 Non-Members $70 Bundled with a CHS Membership Self serve tea, coffee and biscuitsavailable throughout A CHS Membership can save you up to 30% off workshops and courses AND provides great discounts at local retailers as well as FREE attendance at our Monthly Meeting, Garden Life.