Spring is Blooming... 

The Expo will host  NZAGS's  Spring Flower Show showcasing breathtaking alpine, woodland, bulbous plants and more.  View Gallery Photos

Canterbury Horticultural Society (CHS) Spring Show at the Expo showcases a special daffodil section full of exquisite and rare blooms.

Come along and enjoy the displays or throw your hat in the ring and enter your own blooms.

 If you're a novice, have a read of Amy Wilson's Beginner's Introduction to Growing Daffodils for Flower Shows.

Botanical Expo Special  - Broadfield Garden Tickets @ $12.50  (usual $20)

Don't miss this opportunity to visit Broadfield Gardens at the special ticket price of $12.50 (usual $20) ! Limited tickets available. Tickets are valid for visits till 31.12.24.  

Come and enjoy a hot buffet and great company at the Botanical Expo dinner. Our guests Daryl and Linda Rowan will speak on 'Early Season Alpine Plants of the High Plateaus of Georgia and Armenia'. 

The hot buffet will be a delicious choice of ham, lamb or chicken plus three salads and three hot vegetables, along with bread, dessert, tea and coffee.
Wine, beer and juice will be available for purchase at a reasonable price from 5pm. 

The Botanical Expo is  known for its vibrant plant fair where you can find a wide variety of rare and unusual plants. Specialists will love the rare alpines, bulbs and perennials. Super stalls to buy those impossible-to-find treasures and hard-to-find gardening books.

Amazing displays created by Floral Art groups in Canterbury . A super group of artists who use flowers, all parts of plants and a huge variety of other materials to make thrilling displays. Clubs involved are Avon Floral Art, Floral Art North Canterbury and Cheviot Floral Group.

With demonstrations, workshops and speakers on offer throughout the weekend, there is something for everyone – a chance to see skills in action, get hands on and learn more.

Visit our onsite pop-up Café run by G&T Catering  for a bite to eat. Come and have lunch on Sunday. A full range of cafe food including wraps and savories will be available.  

Win fantastic prizes in the raffles and giveaways  including plants, garden tools, vouchers and more.