Tag: Garden

Basic Bonsai Techniques

March 23 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

$20

SOLD OUT

Basic Bonsai Techniques is an introductory workshop for beginners presented by Tony Bywater, Christchurch Bonsai Society.

Have you ever thought of developing your own Bonsai tree? Come to this workshop to learn how to do it. Watch an ordinary nursery tree turn into a Bonsai, then have a go yourself. Learn what to look for in nursery trees, how to select which branches to keep and which ones to cut off, how to pot it up, and how to look after it. All good fun, and you get your own Bonsai to take home! Bonsai is an art form probably started by the Chinese over 2000 years ago, using trees grown in containers or on rocks to represent the beauty and majesty of nature.

The registration fee of $20 covers the cost of the tree, potting mix, grow bags, wire, and morning tea. There is a maximum of 10 places for this popular workshop, so register by contacting Ruth Wood as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Registration is essential. To register you must get directly in touch with Ruth the Lincoln Community Gardens Coordinator, see below for contact details.

Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

Lincoln Baptist Church

109 Carnavernon Drive
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand + Google Map
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Easy Composting

February 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Free

Organised by Selwyn Libraries, Errol Wood from our Community Garden will be running an informative workshop where you can learn how to easily turn your kitchen scraps and garden waste into organic compost.

Suitable for 10+ years.

Free. Bookings required.

Register Now

If no spaces are available, please call (03) 318 7780 to be added to our wait list. This is a repeat of the workshop held on Thursday 25th January at Lincoln Library.

Te Ara Ātea

56 Tennyson Street
Rolleston, 7614 New Zealand + Google Map

Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

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Easy Composting

January 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Free

Organised by Selwyn Libraries, Errol Wood from our Community Garden will be running an informative workshop where you can learn how to easily turn your kitchen scraps and garden waste into organic compost.

Suitable for 10+ years.

Free. Bookings required.

Register Now

If no spaces are available, please call (03) 318 7780 to be added to our waitlist. This workshop will also be held on Saturday 17th February 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Te Ara Ātea.

Lincoln Library

22 Gerald Street,
Lincoln, + Google Map

Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

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All About Bees

November 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Free

Buzz along to hear all about bees and beekeeping. 

A repeat of the popular workshop by Lesley Hurst from Bee Awesome He Pi Miharo will show us some simple ideas we can use to help the bees and the basics of getting started in beekeeping. If the weather is suitable, the beehive will be opened for those interested in getting a closer look at these intriguing insects. Beekeeper suits in adult to children’s sizes will be available.

All ages are welcome – qualify for a Children’s University stamp.

Our presenter Lesley has advised us, that if the morning is too cool it is unwise to open up the hive. If this is the case we will cancel the workshop. A decision will be made by 9 am. Please contact us by text or a phone call to find whether the workshop is definitely on or not. Thanks Ruth, 021 074 3905.

Sales table; also donations appreciated to support Bee Awesome and the Community Gardens.

Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street.

35 James Street
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand + Google Map
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Looking After Your Roses

July 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Free

We are pleased to once again obtain the services of Liz, who comes from a long line of keen gardeners. She has completed the two-year Organic Horticulture course at the Biological Husbandry Unit (BHU) at Lincoln University. Now she looks after the gardens and grounds at the BHU, and her own developing garden.

Booking is not required, just come along. A gold coin donation on the day to support the activities of the gardens will be appreciated.

Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street.

35 James Street
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand + Google Map
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How to Propagate Bulbs

March 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Free

A workshop to demonstrate how to propagate the bulbs of plants such as daffodils, to expand flower production. Presented by Jill Reader, Senior Tutor in Horticulture at Lincoln University.

Do you have bulbs growing in your garden that you would like to propagate? Bring along your own bulb(s) and Jill will show you how to chip and take home the finished product. Jill will bring all required equipment. Time will be allowed for questions on general plant propagation.

Jill is also a Member of the International Plant Propagators’ Society (IPPS), Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture, and New Zealand Alpine Garden Society.

Gold coin donation appreciated to support the gardens.

Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street.

35 James Street
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand + Google Map
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Starting & Maintaining a Worm Farm

November 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Free

Gold coin donation appreciated.

Worm farming is a fun way to turn your organic waste, such as kitchen scraps, into rich fertiliser for your garden in the form of worm castings and worm tea.

This workshop will be presented by Elizabeth Lovell, the Sustainability Educator at Selwyn District Council. Elizabeth says “Come and see how to create the best worm farm on the block. This beginners’ workshop is suitable for all ages and will cover how to maintain and trouble-shoot common worm farm problems and mistakes. Learn how your organics waste can be transformed into “liquid gold”, and how vermicast can benefit your garden.”

If anyone has surplus tomato or pumpkin seedlings, we are happy to give them a home.

Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street.

35 James Street
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand + Google Map
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Don’t treat your soil like dirt!

October 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Free

A workshop on the key characteristics of soil, their importance, and how to maintain healthy garden soil.

Soil is the foundation of a healthy garden, whether it is a lawn, a vegetable garden or a simple flower garden.

Roger McLenaghen of Lincoln University will present the workshop at the Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens.                                         

Roger is a Senior Tutor in the Soil Science Department. He is responsible for the soil science laboratories for undergraduate classes, and lectures to Diploma students.

Bring along an icecream container of your vegetable garden soil if you would like to have it assessed.

Gold coin donation greatly appreciated.

Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street.

35 James Street
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand + Google Map
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Veges 101

October 22 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Free

If you know next to nothing about growing vegetables, but would like to get started, this workshop is for you!

It’s much cheaper to grow your own than to buy them!

In just 90 minutes, Graham Burge and Errol Wood will take you through the basics of bed preparation, planting seeds and seedlings, and the maintenance requirements (weeding, thinning, watering, etc.). 

A gold coin donation to support the activities of the Gardens will be appreciated.

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street.

35 James Street
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand + Google Map

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021 074 3905

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Looking after your Roses

July 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

A basic workshop on pruning and caring.

We are pleased to once again obtain the services of Liz Willis, who comes from a long line of keen gardeners. She has completed the two-year Organic Horticulture course at the Biological Husbandry Unit at Lincoln University. Now she looks after the gardens and grounds at the BHU, and her own developing garden.

A gold coin donation to support the activities of the Gardens will be appreciated.

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street.

35 James Street
Lincoln, 7608 New Zealand + Google Map

Contact Lincoln Community Gardens

021 074 3905

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