High turnout for lily show
Despite miserable weather in the leadup to its show on Saturday, the Otago Lily Society’s annual event attracted more entries than last year.
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Effort comes to fruition
Effort comes to fruition
Originally performed at Easter in 1742, George Frideric Handel’s Messiah has been an Advent feature around the world since the 19th century.
Downsizing, not downgrading
Downsizing, not downgrading
Gillian Vine talks to a Mosgiel couple about downsizing, roses and the fate of a giant cactus.
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Courting the ideal garden
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Courting the ideal garden
Gillian Vine gets a preview of a garden that will be open on November 1.
Poetry published
Poetry published
Heinke Matheson (left) hands the Rev Sarah Mitchell a copy of Here I Belong, a collection of poems by her late husband, Dr Peter Matheson, at the book’s launch last Wednesday at Knox Church.
‘Superb’ daffodils by Milburn grower
‘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.
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.