A member of the NATIONAL FUCHSIA SOCIETY of New Zealand  

Have you seen our fuchsia Garden and shade house at Greenfingers?

 

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Marlborough
Fuchsia Society

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WELCOME TO OUR CORNER OF NEW ZEALAND

Welcome to the Marlborough Fuchsia Society's web page. If you live in our area, or are passing through, we would be delighted to see you at our meetings. These are usually held on the last Sunday of each month in the Red Cross Rooms, 33 Redwood Street, Blenheim. The meetings commence at 2:00p.m. but the rooms are open from 1:30p.m. to allow members to prepare competition entries.
The cultivation of fuchsias is discussed and competitions are held. The society is able to supply members with hanging baskets, pots, fertilizers, spray and potting mix at very reasonable prices. A wealth of expert advice is readily available from our experienced members. Books may be borrowed from our exrensive library.

WINTER ACTIVITIES

Officially the club is in recess during winter but activities and outings are arranged for members.


Dienie Stewart


.Ali Harder


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F.paniculata on display in a member's garden
Programme for 2009/10
Rooms open from 1pm meetings commence at 2pm unless otherwise stated.
May 31

Red Cross Rooms 12:30p.m.
Soup and Sammies luncheon
Videos to follow

    
June 28 Red Cross Rooms 12:30p.m
Pot luck luncheon followed by prize giving.
 December 6 Christmas evening meal 6:00p.m.
The Vines
Exchange of gifts
(nothing more than $2)
July 26 Evening meal 5:30p.m.
The Vines Restaurant--Prices will vary. Advise Lyndsay or Jenny if attending by July 25
August 30 Red Cross Rooms 2:00p.m.
Fun and Games (Donald to Organise)
Competitions; See Brochure
 January 22

Meet at Red Cross Rooms 11:00 a.m.
Day's outing to prearranged destination(possibly Pelorous)
Shared luncheon
September 27 Meeting at Red cross Rooms 1:00p.m.
Pruning session at Greenfingers.
Meeting to follow at 2:00p.m.
Guest speaker to be arranged.
Competitions; See Brochure
 February 7 Red Cross rooms: 1:30p.m.
Visit to Val's garden with shared afternoon tea.
147A Weld Street
October 11 Excursion leaving Blenheim at 2:00p.m.
Destination Willow Bay
Shared meal		 February 28

Annual Meeting. Red Cross Rooms 2:00p.m.
Discussion about programme for 2011-2012
Shared evening meal. 5:30p.m.
Bring own utensils
Competitions: See brochure
October 28

Red Cross Rooms 2:00p.m.
Discussion on problem plants.
Bring and buy plant stall.
Competitions see brochure

 March 28 Meet at Red Cross Rooms 1:00p.m.
Cleanup at Green Fingers
Meeting to follow 2:00p.m.
Competitions; see brochure
November 29 Red Cross rooms 2:00p.m.
"You be the judge"
In which members try their hands at judging fuchsias and compare the results with those of Betty and Theo		 April 26

Red Cross Rooms 2:00p.m.
Guest speaker (to be arranged)
Competitions: see brochure.


The Interislander arrives in Picton from Wellington

Marlborough is situated in the North East of the South Island of New Zealand. It is best known for wine and food, fishing, boating, outdoor activities, tourism and its extensive pine forests. It is an area of great natural beauty which stretches from the Marlborough Sounds to Kaikoura. The main town is Blenheim.

 


Logging in the hills above the Marlborough Sounds

 

 

MFS Bus Trip

Allan (Manny) Price Memorial Fuchsia Garden

Our shade house and fuchsia garden at Greenfingers have been named in Allan's memory. He worked tirelessly to see these completed.

If you are passing through Blenheim take time out to view the garden and shadehouse.

MFS Dinner