The gold standard
Design, horticultural knowledge and construction ability all played a part in scoring top honours for southern companies in Landscaping New Zealand's recent awards, Gillian Vine reports.
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Foreign influence
Foreign influence
The influence of gardeners who have migrated from their homelands is apparent in Australia, as well as New Zealand, says Gillian Vine.
An eye for colour
An eye for colour
A major dahlia show will be staged in Waikouaiti later this month, a first for the town, writes Gillian Vine.
Beauty concentrated into tiny plot
Beauty concentrated into tiny plot
Tiny gardens can be surprisingly varied, says Gillian Vine.
Plant now, save later
Plant now, save later
It's not too late to plant some vegetables for winter, says Gillian Vine.
At home in a terraced paradise
At home in a terraced paradise
Learning as they go has been a positive experience for a Dunedin couple. Gillian Vine reports.
Spoilt for choice
Spoilt for choice
Now is the time to choose smaller trees for autumn colour, says Gillian Vine.
Striking gold in the Solomons
Striking gold in the Solomons
The Solomon Islands are considered the hottest Pacific destination, says Gillian Vine.
Oh, my gourd
Oh, my gourd
Dead possums, rabbits and copious quantities of compost were the secrets of gardeners who entered the Blueskin A&P Society's inaugural pumpkin-growing contest.
Something for all gardeners
Something for all gardeners
His food and gardening blog in Canada's Vancouver Sun newspaper has garnered a huge following for Randy Shore, yet he admits that when he started gardening, he didn't have a clue.
Traditional and choice
Traditional and choice
Roses abound in a Milton garden. Gillian Vine reports.
Winds of change
Winds of change
Shelter and water conservation techniques have made all the difference to an Otago Peninsula garden, reports Gillian Vine.
Jingle dells
Jingle dells
With Christmas less than two weeks away, Gillian Vine looks at some garden-themed gift ideas.
Revised book by castle gardener is worth buying
Revised book by castle gardener is worth buying
Larnach Castle head gardener Fiona Eadie has revised her successful 100 best native plants for New Zealand gardens, first published in 2001.
Time to get the veges in for summer
Time to get the veges in for summer
Vegetable sowing time has arrived. Gillian Vine suggests some to start with.
September could be said to signal the beginning of the gardening year, as seed sowing starts in earnest, especially in the vegetable garden.
Time to get the veges in for summer
Time to get the veges in for summer
Vegetable sowing time has arrived. Gillian Vine suggests some to start with.
Rhodies of repute
Rhodies of repute
Rhododendrons are under the spotlight next month. Gillian Vine reports.
Ancient budding beauties
Ancient budding beauties
It's been a good year for magnolias, Gillian Vine says.
Labour of love at Karitane
Labour of love at Karitane
With an international rhododendron conference in Dunedin next week, Gillian Vine has the popular shrubs very much in mind.