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1703 days ago

Step inside a centuries-old Canterbury garden in full autumn bloom

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

When Lou Davison says her garden has been a family work in progress since the 80s, she means the 1880s.

Davison inherited over four hectares of native tree-laden land from her mother-in-law, Brownie, when she joined her Canterbury farming family.

The Davisons and two of their neighbouring friends will be opening their impressive gardens to visitors over Anzac weekend for the inaugural Autumn with Art in the Gardens.

Lou will be hosting Amberley artist Nell McKellow at Wynyard, as well as a gin-making workshop led by her brother, the founder of Lighthouse gin, and a catered lunch among the trees.

Within a 3-kilometre radius, attendees can also explore the Willows garden, home to screen print artist Jane McIntosh, and Hemingford garden, a 955ha sheep and cattle farm designed by the romantic Cecil Wood in 1952, owned by artist Lissa Holland.

Full details and tickets are available here.

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More messages from your neighbours
25 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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3 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.

We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?

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Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
  • 35.9% Yes
    35.9% Complete
  • 64.1% No
    64.1% Complete
39 votes