Garden Design

Sat Sep 06 2025 at 03:30 am to 06:30 am UTC+12:00

Canterbury Horticultural Society | Christchurch

Canterbury Horticultural Society
Publisher/HostCanterbury Horticultural Society
Garden Design
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Learn to design with confidence and creativity – practical skills for a beautiful, functional garden
GARDEN DESIGN AUTUMN
Wednesdays 6.30 – 9pm | 7 May – 13 June
Plus a comprehensive practical session on Sunday 15 June
GARDEN DESIGN SPRING
Saturdays 1.30 – 4.30pm | 2 August – 13 September
Concludes with a comprehensive all-day practical session
Join us for an immersive garden design course that will help you see your outdoor space with fresh eyes. Over seven sessions, you’ll gain practical skills and design knowledge to create a beautiful and functional garden tailored to your needs. Each session will comprise of a mixture of teaching and hands-on activities, with a short break in the middle.
• Week 1: Understanding your garden space
• Week 2: Seeing space like a designer
• Week 3: Sensory characteristics of plants
• Week 4: The power of colour in your garden
• Week 5: Mastering design principles
• Week 6: Begin work on your personal garden design
• Week 7: Hands-on design session
Tutor : Elizabeth Wilks
Elizabeth Wilks is an environmental scientist and lifelong gardener with a passion for garden design. Her diverse upbringing across Africa, the UK, and Southeast Asia has enriched her appreciation for various climates and landscapes. Since the early 1990s, she has called New Zealand home. Elizabeth’s design philosophy emphasizes creating plant communities tailored to their environment, embracing Beth Chatto’s “right plant, right place” approach. She focuses on developing naturalistic gardens that harmonize with their surroundings.
Requirements
No prior knowledge of garden design is required for this course; however, participants should be prepared to dedicate at least 1.5 hours per week to homework to ensure they are ready for the next session.
Location
The Kiosk, Christchurch Botanic GardensTe Māra Huaota o Waipapa
(Just over the footbridge from the Armagh St carpark).
Tel: 366 6937
Email: [email protected]
Costs & Payment
$590 CHS Members & Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Bundle the course with a CHS Membership and pay just $655
We are pleased to offer a payment plan for this course. Give Jenny a call or email in the office to chat through the options.
tel: 366 6937 or [email protected]
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Canterbury Horticultural Society, Botanic Gardens-North, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand, Christchurch

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