Green Thumbs in Canterbury
Host: Ray King and Amy Wilson
Categories: Special Interest
Languages: English
Plains Media
Produced By: Plains Media
Programme Website
Meet the Green Thumbs! Two enthusiastic members of the Canterbury Horticultural Society. We are passionate gardeners, bringing you our take on what is happening seasonally in your garden and around Canterbury. We are excited to explore the future of gardening by interviewing lots of different people engaged in various horticultural activities. Flowers, vegetables, events, tips and a whole lot more! Join the Green Thumbs fortnightly on Mondays at 9:00am
All Episodes
Green Thumbs in Canterbury - November book reviews - The Flower Thesaurus, and Now is the Season
Published: 24/11/2025 9:00 a.m.
On Monday 24th November, we review our next couple of books. Amy will be reviewing 'The Flower Thesaurus' by Liz Potter, and Ray will be looking at 'Now is the Season' by Laura Faire.
Green Thumbs in Canterbury - The CHS Orchards in Schools programme, with Christina Sargent
Published: 10/11/2025 9:00 a.m.
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.
Green Thumbs in Canterbury - October book reviews - The Botanist's Library and a journal called Sage
Published: 27/10/2025 9:00 a.m.
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.
Green Thumbs in Canterbury - The Hurunui Garden Festival with Meg Macfarlane
Published: 13/10/2025 9:00 a.m.
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.
