Upcoming opportunities from the Canterbury Horticultural Society
Visit a local garden, learn a new way to sustainably wrap gifts or make a floral wreath at these upcoming events!
Contact the Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) for more information on these and other upcoming opportunities [03 366 6937 or office(at)chsgardens.co.nz].
Tea in My Garden: Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House
Step into the lush and vibrant past at Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House - an enchanting sanctuary where you'll find an intriguing blend of history and garden beauty. Explore the house, wander the gardens, and connect with the legacy Kate Sheppard cultivated.
Date: Saturday 6th December 2025.
Time: 10.30am to noon.
Location: Kate Sheppard House (83 Clyde Road, Ilam).
Cost: $35 for CHS members and $45 for non-members. Price includes museum entry.
This is the first of four Tea in My Garden events.
Find out more about the Tea in My Garden events, including how to register (Humanitix).
Furoshiki Christmas Wrap
Join Ayumi Hirata from FabWrap and learn the traditional Japanese art of Furoshiki – a beautiful, eco-friendly way to wrap gifts using fabric instead of paper.
Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025.
Time: 6 to 8pm.
Location: The Kiosk at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Cost: $55 for CHS members and $70 for non-members. All materials provided.
Find out more about this furoshiki wrapping workshop, including how to register (Humanitix).
Fresh Floral Wreaths
Bring the festive spirit home this Christmas. Learn the art of making a stunning Christmas-themed fresh floral wreath with Isabelle Weston. A wreath will add a personalised touch to your Christmas door or table, and you can also gift it to someone special!
Date: Thursday 11th December 2025.
Time: 10.30am to 1pm.
Location: The Kiosk at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Cost: $125 for CHS members and $145 for non-members. All materials provided.
Find out more about this fresh wreath making workshop, including how to register (Humanitix).