Green Thumbs in Canterbury

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - The CHS Orchards in Schools programme, with Christina Sargent( 0:27:22)

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On Monday 10th November we're chatting with Christina Sargent, the CHS Orchards in Schools programme coordinator. We talk about the program, and about our love of fruit trees in general.
Published: 10/11/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - October book reviews - The Botanist's Library and a journal called Sage( 0:24:56)

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On Monday 2th October, we review our next couple of books. Amy will be looking at ‘The Botanist's Library' by Carolyn Fry and Emma Wayland, and Ray will be reviewing 'Sage: A journal for the garden curious' by Emma Sage.
Published: 27/10/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - The Hurunui Garden Festival with Meg Macfarlane( 0:28:2)

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On Monday 13th October we're chatting with Meg Macfarlane about the upcoming Hurunui Garden Festival, and what we enjoy about visiting gardens in general.
Published: 13/10/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - Special third show of the month - getting ready for Spring( 0:22:52)

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Join Ray and Amy as they chat about how their gardens fared over Winter, and what's coming up in Spring.
Published: 29/09/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - September book reviews - Nettles and Petals, and Down to Earth Gardening( 0:26:8)

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On Monday 15th September, we review our next couple of books. Amy will be looking at ‘Nettles and Petals’ by Jamie Walton, and Ray will be reviewing ‘Down to Earth Gardening’ by Philip Thomsen.
Published: 15/09/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - Vertical Gardens, Composting and Easy Vegetables with Charlotte Lockhart( 0:29:29)

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On Monday 1st September we're chatting with Charlotte Lockhart from Urban Eden about vertical gardens, composting, and easy vegetables that grow well in small spaces.
Published: 1/09/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - August book reviews - Birds and Companion Planting( 0:25:8)

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On Monday 18th August, we review our next couple of books. Amy will be looking at the ‘Which New Zealand Bird?’ by Andrew Crowe, and Ray will be reviewing ‘Companion Planting in New Zealand’ by Brenda Little.
Published: 18/08/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - Chatting about our Garden City with Sara Templeton( 0:25:55)

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On Monday 4th August we're chatting with Sara Templeton about gardening and what it means to be a 21st Century Garden City.
Published: 4/08/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - July book reviews - Lost Gardens and Native Plants( 0:26:52)

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On Monday 21st July, we review our next couple of books. Amy will be looking at ‘Lost Gardens of the World’ by Sandra Lawrence, and Ray will be reviewing '100 best Native Plants for New Zealand Gardens' by Fiona Eadie.
Published: 21/07/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - Medieval Gardening( 0:25:47)

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On Monday 7th July we chat about one of Amy's passion project areas - Medieval Gardening.
Published: 7/07/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - June book reviews - Chilis and Gardening Adventures( 0:28:42)

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On Monday 23rd June, we review our next couple of books. Amy will be looking at the ‘New Zealand Chili Handbook’ by Garry Sommerville, and Ray will be reviewing ‘Adventures in Backyard Gardening: Inspiring Young Gardeners to Grow Their Own Food’ by Ron Smith.
Published: 23/06/2025 9:30:00 p.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - Christchurch Envirohub with Ben Alder( 0:26:46)

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On Monday 9th June we chat with Ben Alder, Trust Manager for Christchurch Envirohub, about how they work to support environment and sustainability groups and projects around Greater Christchurch.
Published: 9/06/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - May book reviews - Medieval Gardens and Perfect Pots( 0:26:3)

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On Monday 26th May, we review our next couple of books. Amy will be looking at the 'A Guide to Medieval Gardens' by Michael Brown, and Ray will be reviewing 'Perfect Pots for Small Spaces' by George Carter.
Published: 26/05/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens( 0:27:12)

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On Monday 12th May we chat with Margaret Metherell, President of the Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, about what she and her fellow gardening enthusiasts get up to in the Botanic Gardens.
Published: 9/05/2025 6:03:00 p.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - April Book Reviews - Ground Cover and Square-foot Gardening( 0:26:57)

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This month we review 'New Zealand Native Ground Cover Plants' by Lawrie Metcalf and Roy Edwards, followed by 'Square Foot Gardening', prepared by The Square Foot Gardening Foundation
Published: 28/04/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - Garden Design and Climate Resilience with Elizabeth Wilks( 0:28:44)

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This month we're chatting with Elizabeth Wilks. An environmental scientist and lifelong gardener with a passion for garden design. Elizabeth focuses on developing naturalistic gardens that harmonize with their surroundings.
Published: 14/04/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - Garden rambling with your hosts( 0:26:13)

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Join Amy & Ray as they chat about all things gardening in Canterbury
Published: 31/03/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - March Book Reviews( 0:25:41)

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This month we review the 'Kōanga Garden Guide' by Kay Baxter, followed by 'Succulents Made Easy - a Beginner's Guide' by Tokiro (Yoshinobu Kondo).
Published: 17/03/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - New Brighton Community Gardens( 0:28:24)

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This month we'll be chatting with Catherine (and Lin & Vic) from the New Brighton Community Gardens. We visited them on a gorgeous sunny day, and were so impressed by the dedication and care that has gone into these Gardens!
Published: 3/03/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - February Book Reviews - Seed Detective and Containers( 0:26:58)

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This month we review 'The Seed Detective' by Adam Alexander, followed by 'Container gardening year-round' by Dennis Greville.
Published: 17/02/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - All about the Canterbury Horticultural Society( 0:27:54)

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Join us in the studio as Ray chats with our very own CHS Manager, Jenny Cookson. We'll talk a bit about what the CHS is, the history of the Society, and about where we're heading in the future. We'll also hear a bit more about Jenny's own garden (and the labrador who treats said garden like his very own personal smorgasbord!).
Published: 3/02/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - January Book Reviews - Wilding and Dahlias( 0:27:28)

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This month we review 'Wilding: The return of nature to a British farm' by Isabella Tree (both the documentary and the book), followed by 'Dahlias: Cultivation-Care-Inspiration' by Ulrika Gronlund.
Published: 20/01/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - The Just Dirt Trust with Debz and Barbara Eagle( 0:26:9)

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Join us in the studio as we chat to Debz and Barbara Eagle about The Just Dirt Trust, and the work they do to support gardening in the community. We also chat about creative endeavours as the both Debz and Barbara are skilled artists as well!
Published: 6/01/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - December Book Reviews - Tangleby Gardens( 0:26:44)

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Following on from our interview with Sue Heazlewood, this month we review two of her books, 'Tails of Tangleby', a children's story & cook book in one, and 'Everyday Recipes', a book of approachable and delicious recipes.
Published: 23/12/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

Gardener and Author Sue Heazlewood and Tangleby Gardens( 0:27:33)

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Meet Sue Heazlewood: gardener, cook, entertainer, and creator of Tangleby Gardens in Ōhoka, near Christchurch. Sue transformed her classic country house into a vibrant haven of beauty and inspiration. Her stunning gardens set the stage for seven books, including three delightful recipe books for kids, all brimming with the joy of home and nature.
Published: 9/12/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

Green Thumbs in Canterbury - November Book Reviews - Secret Gardens and Hands in the Dirt( 0:27:36)

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This month we review 'Secret Gardens of Aotearoa' by Jane Mahoney and Sophie Bannan, followed by 'Hands in the Dirt' by Leah Evans.
Published: 25/11/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

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