Publications

Publications produced for the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and held at the Information Centre include:

The Christchurch Botanic Gardens – A Guide

This 32 page colour booklet is a celebration of and introduction to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. The booklet explores the history of the area and the botanical collections found within the gardens. Tourists and locals value it as a beautiful reminder of a very special place.
Cost $10.50

Inside the Gardens Gates - End of year summary for 2007

The purpose of this publication is to report on activity for the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Hagley Park and Mona Vale Heritage Garden Park. It is to be produced annually.
Download Inside the Gardens Gates [PDF 2.5MB]

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Brochure Series

This free series of six brochures has been produced in response to visitor requests. The brochures provide information about different areas of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park, covering:

• History [PDF 144KB]
• Conservatories [PDF 187KB]
• Hagley Park [PDF 185KB]
• Notable Trees [PDF 501KB]
• New Zealand Plant Section [PDF 608KB]
• Rose Garden [PDF 178KB]

Information Sheets

A number of information sheets have been produced by the Collections Curators at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in response to visitor requests, covering:

• Annual Bedding Displays
• Conserving Water in the Garden
• Herbaceous Border
• Integrated Pest Management
• Rock Garden
• Social Climbers
• Spring Flowering Splendour
• The Fragrant Garden
• The Return of an Icon, The Peacock Fountain
• Trooping the Colour
• Water Garden

Other Christchurch City Council Publications.