‘Superb’ daffodils by Milburn grower
The biggest number of entries since 2018 delighted organisers of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show on September 20-21.
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Blooming good flowers impress at spring show
Blooming good flowers impress at spring show
The biggest number of entries since 2018 delighted organisers of the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s spring show at the weekend.
Contrasting French compositions prove delightful
Contrasting French compositions prove delightful
Two French compositions delighted the audience in a well-filled Dunedin Town on Saturday evening.
Club sees more support after sale cancelled
Club sees more support after sale cancelled
The news that the North East Valley Bowling Club is not to be sold is having a positive effect, club president Bruce Boothby says.
Rousing speech sways Dunedin bowls club to reverse sale plan
Rousing speech sways Dunedin bowls club to reverse sale plan
A Dunedin bowling club was for sale but a presentation by a community leader helped sway members to reverse their decision.
Review: Show draws ‘amazing crowd’
Review: Show draws ‘amazing crowd’
The colours of Africa worn by City Choir Dunedin members set the mood for Zimbe!, Saturday’s vibrant presentation of music from the continent.
Pupils complimented for cactus, succulent display at show
Pupils complimented for cactus, succulent display at show
Entries from pupils of Warrington School boosted the cactus and succulent display at the Dunedin Horticultural Society’s autumn show at the weekend.
Performance exquisitely delivered
Performance exquisitely delivered
City Choir Dunedin delighted a well-filled Knox Church on Saturday evening with "Darkness & Light" under the baton of its musical director David Burchell.
Cold war, hot spot
Cold war, hot spot
South Korea’s top tourist attraction divides two war zones, Gillian Vine discovers.
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Of gardens great and small
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Of gardens great and small
As Otago Daily Times’ gardening writer Gillian Vine signs off, she recalls some of her favourite stories.
Society’s 73rd show comes up roses
Society’s 73rd show comes up roses
Despite erratic weather before the Otago Rose Society’s annual show on Saturday, there was a splendid array of quality blooms.
French concert sets joyeux season off to a good start
French concert sets joyeux season off to a good start
The very best concerts are those when you can’t decide afterwards which item you liked most and so it was with "Joyeux Noel!" on Friday.
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Stop and smell the roses
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Stop and smell the roses
Gillian Vine gets a rosy glow.
In harmony with nature
In harmony with nature
Gillian Vine reflects on the greening of King Charles III and the influence this has had on the gardens at Highgrove.
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Irises steal the show
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Irises steal the show
Gillian Vine looks at a plant named for a rainbow lady.
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Upper Junction sanctuary
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Upper Junction sanctuary
Gillian Vine gets a sneak preview before a garden tour.
Samoa: top 10
Samoa: top 10
Gillian Vine lines up 10 things to see and do on your Samoan escape.
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An ever-changing garden
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An ever-changing garden
Gillian Vine meets a prizewinning Taieri gardener.
History of spuds unearthed
History of spuds unearthed
Gillian Vine looks at our spud-growing history.
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History of spuds unearthed
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History of spuds unearthed
Gillian Vine looks at our spud-growing history.