Connecting people to the art, science and practice of gardening and horticulture. The Society’s membership extends throughout New Zealand and overseas and it’s comprehensive programme includes garden and native garden awards, a National Garden Register of open gardens to visit, education courses, touring programmes including walking groups and providing advice to gardeners. The Society also has a number of specialist circles, over fifty Garden Clubs and many affiliated groups.The Canterbury Horticultural Society Incorporated is a registered charity in New Zealand.