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MEDIA RELEASE March 2 2009
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The Essential A
to Z Ellerslie Guide
A – is for All Black and Crusaders
halfback Andy
Ellis, who is swapping his rugby boots for gumboots and
creating one of the Show’s exhibition gardens with his
mate Danny Kamo. Ellis is not only a star on the rugby field
but also in the garden being in the final stages of completing
a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture.
B – is for the
Best of British, as in Andrew Fisher Tomlin, one of the United
Kingdom’s leading garden designers who is coming to Ellerslie
to see the inspiration behind the exhibition gardens in the
country which he claims has “the best natural landscape
in the world”. He will deliver a series of lectures as
part of the New Zealand Gardener Speaker Series.
C – is for Country
Living Marquee, as in the Marquee which is a little slice
of heaven for those who love to shop! Specialising in cottage
and country crafts – with a garden-related theme of course
– this is the place to buy inspirational gifts for family,
friends and yourself for the house and garden.
D – is for Design,
as in the free gardening and landscape design advice you will
learn from the range of experts presenting hour-long talks
as part of the New Zealand Gardener speaker series. From incredible
edibles and British garden trends to growing your own and
tricks of the trade, this is where you get the insider’s
guide to better gardening.
E – is for Exhibition
Gardens, as in the 25 gardens on display by talented New
Zealand landscape designers which will offer home owners loads
of fresh and exciting new ideas for their own garden. It is
these gardens which will set the fashion trends for 2010.
F – is for Flowers,
Flowers, and Flowers as in what the Ellerslie International
Flower Show is all about! Colour, texture and fragrance –
whatever is your favourite flower you are guaranteed to find
some of the best examples at Ellerslie.
G – is for the
Great Ellerslie Photographic Competition, as in the best images
New Zealanders have captured of their favourite garden scene,
whether their own garden or a borrowed landscape. The winning
and best entries will be on display.
H – is for Hort
Galore Marquee, as in the marquee where the grassroots
of Ellerslie – garden clubs and societies – showcase
their rare, interesting and special plants. This is a must
visit for everyone to the Show.
I – is for International
garden designer Peter
Cheok who continues the tradition of Ellerslie having
influential international garden designers showcasing their
award-winning gardens in New Zealand to inspire local design.
Peter brings to Ellerslie Seeking Shangri-La, a fantasy garden
with a serious environmental message.
J – is for Judges,
as in the experts who get to name the best floral, gardening,
landscape, horticultural; and retail exhibits. Convenor of
Judges Penny Cliffin of Auckland is joined by a stellar list
of New Zealand and international judges, including Jim Fogarty
from Australia and Japan’s Koji Ninomiya.
K – is for the Kitchen, as in
the Fisher & Paykel Cooking Demonstrations Stage where
you get to learn how to create the latest healthy, nutritious
and fashionable food for your family using fresh seasonal
produce. You will be inspired by the mouth-watering dishes
created by these award-winning chefs.
L – is for Lifestyle
Marquee, as in where Countdown Woolworths brings to the
thousands of visitors to Ellerslie the latest food products.
Wander through the marquee, take time to learn about new food
trends, what new food and beverage products are coming on
to the market and tempt your tastebuds.
M – is for Medals, as in the gold,
silver and bronze medals awarded to the gardens which display
innovation, excellence in design and set the trends of 2010.
These coveted medals are widely recognised in the design and
horticultural community.
N – is for National Flower Bed
Competition, as in the competition where New Zealand cities
and districts compete for the title of best flower bed. Christchurch’s
Garden City pride is at stake, being the winner of the inaugural
competition in 2007. Neighbouring communities of Waimakariri,
Akaroa and Ashburton have taken up the challenge to attempt
to wrestle the title from the Garden City.
O – is for Ohinetahi and Otahuna,
as in two of Canterbury’s award-winning and nationally
significant gardens which can be visited as part of the official
Ellerslie Garden Tours programme. Choose from half-day city
tours to full-day country outings – you will be inspired
by the creativity and sheer beauty of these stunning gardens.
P – is for Premier Garden Party,
as in Christchurch’s first social event of 2009 –
raising funds for the New Zealand Cancer Society – to
celebrate the opening of the Show. Wander among the gardens,
sipping bubbles and nibbling canapés while enjoying
live jazz and light classical music and waiting for the award-winning
gardens to be announced.
Q – is for both quirky and quality,
as in the works of art on display as part of the An Eye for
Sculpture exhibition. Take a stroll around Lake Albert on
the north-western perimeter of the Show and indulge your passion
for art. Set among native plantings, these large-scale works
by some of New Zealand’s best sculptors will be framed
by the natural beauty of North Hagley Park.
R – is for Road to Ellerslie –
in the Garden City, as in the television show which has been
keeping us all up-to-date during the last few weeks with the
development of Show. Saturdays at 9.30am on TV1 stay tuned
until 21 March.
S – is for Starlight
Marquee, as in where West meets East in a spectacular
display focused on the latest in lighting innovation and design
for the outdoors. These exhibits show how effective garden
lighting can extend the enjoyment of your garden into the
twilight hours.
T – is for Taste of the South,
as in where you can indulge in the finest foods and wine from
throughout the South Island, prepared by some of Canterbury’s
best chefs. It’s worth just visiting to sample the first
ever Ellerslie cocktail – it’s already a winner!
U – is for Unlimited, as in the
ideas you will glean from the Ellerslie International Flower
Show for your own home and garden. With more than 80 horticultural
exhibits, it is a floral and gardening extravaganza to stimulate
all the senses.
V – is for Vegetables, as in the
hottest trend in garden design. There will be plenty of inspiration
for home gardeners to learn inspirational and innovation ways
to ensure even the smallest garden is packed with incredible
edibles. Ellerslie is not just about flowers!
W – is for Wearable
Weeds, as in Christchurch costume and fabric artist Jenny
Gillies’ floral weeds collection to entertain and educate.
Her thrice daily fashion shows are sure to court a little
controversy in the dome.
X – is for Excitement (well, almost),
as in what visitors to Christchurch’s first Ellerslie
International Flower Show will feel when they walk through
the gates. This is the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest
garden show and Christchurch plans to make it one of the top
five garden shows in the world. Visitors are guaranteed to
be inspired!
Y – is for Yellow, as in one of
the autumnal shades the magnificent trees framing North Hagley
Park – venue for the Show – will be turning when
Christchurch hosts the Ellerslie International Flower Show.
Make time to stroll through the Park and Christchurch’s
Botanic Gardens and enjoy one of the most spectacular times
in the Garden City.
Z –
is for Zero, as in sustainability - the buzzword which permeates
flower shows these days and the Ellerslie International Flower
Show is no different. Sustainability is a key theme with exhibition
gardens promoting the benefits of waterwise planting, water
recycling, intelligent use of water, low-energy gardens and
restoring the soil’s important nutrients.
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