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.
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Bringing it all together
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Bringing it all together
Gillian Vine visits a Dunedin artist's garden.
Put spring energy to work
Put spring energy to work
Gillian Vine is inspired by the new season’s seed catalogues.
‘Requiem’ a first-rate concert
‘Requiem’ a first-rate concert
One positive outcome of the 1881 shameful Taranaki confrontation is Anthony Ritchie’s moving Remember Parihaka.
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A new angle on Paris
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A new angle on Paris
Transformed from an industrial site to a public gem, Paris’ Parc Andre Citroen delights Gillian Vine
Record entries for KDB awards
Record entries for KDB awards
More than 150 people, representing 62 schools, businesses, community groups and individuals, gathered on Friday to learn who won the 2024 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Awards.
Quick Qatar refresh
Quick Qatar refresh
Gillian Vine takes a break in Qatar.
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Roses: rising to occasion
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Roses: rising to occasion
One of the oldest specialist clubs in Otago, the Otago Rose Society, celebrates its 75th birthday this weekend. Gillian Vine reports.
Impressive jump in nominations
Impressive jump in nominations
A stunning response to the annual Keep Dunedin Beautiful awards has delighted organisers.