September

• Dunedin Botanic Garden Hort Talk. Flora of Israel: fascinating flora from desert to forest. Speaker Barbara Wheeler, Collections Supervisor, Dunedin Botanic Garden. During a two-week study scholarship in 2000 Barbara visited a wide range of natural habitats and cultivated gardens. Information Centre, near duck pond. 12 noon. Free admission. September 2 • Larnach Castle Spring Fling. Purchase garden treasures, all grown at the Castle and speak to our garden experts about the best plants to purchase for your growing conditions. Family day. entertainment for children. All-day BBQ and the Ballroom Café will be selling delicious Castle made food. Entry to the Garden has been reduced for this event - no need to pre-purchase, pay at the gatehouse on the day! From 11am. 145 Camp Rd, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin. larnachcastle.co.nz September 10 • Riccarton Horticultural Society Spring Show. Daffodils, cut flowers, floral art, vegetables, baking displays. Sale tables, raffles, refreshments $3 per person. Free admission. St Peter’s Church Hall, Church Corner, Upper Riccarton. 12.30-4.30pm. Contact Beverley 03 960 3381. September 10 • New Zealand Alpine Garden Society Combined Spring Show. Daffodils, rhododendrons bonsai, displays and specialist plant sales. Sat 1-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St, Christchurch. Admission $5. nzags.com. September 17-18 • Nelson Home & Garden Show. Saxton Stadium, Saxton Rd, Stoke Nelson. Fri, Sat & Sun 10-5. Adult $7, senior special Friday $4, under 16 free. homeandgardenshow.co.nz. September 30 - October 2