Trents is once again providing the Ellerslie International Flower Show with a multitude of fantastic plants for the Exhibition Gardens, and two entries in the ‘Show Offs’ category – exciting new plants for the garden – in the Go Gardening display inside the Hort Galore marquee. Scabiosa Crimson Clouds and Leucanthemum Banana Cream (pictured) are […]
NEWS FROM THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES, LINCOLN UNIVERSITY By Janette Busch Rhubarb is easy to grow, is found in many home gardens throughout New Zealand and is enjoyed begin eaten by many people. This tasty food originates in China where it is valued for its medicinal properties. Scientists from the Food Group […]
In November and December 2011 we surveyed directory clients and businesses about their current forms of advertising, business outlook and what they were planning. Scroll down this page to view results Overall feedback was mixed and relied on the economy improving which most experience as being fairly slow. Some businesses are in growth mode looking […]
The Ellerslie International Flower Show has begun a nation-wide search for a couple to get married in the Straight from the Heart exhibition garden at this year’s Show. Christchurch Landscape ArchitectOlive Screenhas designed a wedding-themed garden for Ellerslie 2012 and is hoping the garden will host the first-ever wedding to be held at the […]
One innovative Hamilton restaurant has brought a living native forest right into their restaurant. The Foundation Bar and Kitchen has planted a stunning 15 metre-long wall of living pongas in the restaurant. The “living wall” is something special, and quite possibly a first for any restaurant. Following nature’s lead, the ponga fronds have created a […]
Landscape company Natural Habitats is now a qualified provider and maintainer of beehives.
A recent report outlines proposals for improving river protection.
Wally’s view on the negative impact GE crops are having globally.
