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'Stellar concert' honours Matariki

"VISIONS OF HEAVEN" City Choir DunedinSt Paul’s CathedralFriday, June 28 As part of the Dunedin Organ Festival and Puaka Matariki Festival, City Choir Dunedin, three soloists and guest...

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Gardening without plastic

An alternative to plastic pots, a felt bag made of recycled plastic bottles and bamboo fibre...

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Gardening without plastic

Gillian Vine suggests ways gardeners can embrace Plastic Free July.

Saddle Hill Community Board

Fairfield School community pool committee member Dean Gordon asks for funds towards re-roofing...

Saddle Hill Community Board

Gillian Vine looks at highlights from the Saddle Hill Community Board.

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French connection

The pavilion at Roseraie du Val-de-Marne has ‘Ghislaine de Feligonde’ growing up the walls.

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French connection

Gillian Vine enjoys a rosy day out in Paris.

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First flowers for heirloom plant

David Fynmore with his aspidistra, which has been in his family for 150 years. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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First flowers for heirloom plant

Bonsai trees are sometimes handed on for generations, but a potplant is a rare legacy.

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Vine a seasonal star

Chilean bellflower (Lapageria rosea) is an autumn delight. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE

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Vine a seasonal star

Gillian Vine finds late colour in a South American climber.

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Embracing a smaller space

A welcoming archway which frames Sherryn Bryan sitting in her garden. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE

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Embracing a smaller space

Gillian Vine gets the lowdown on downsizing from an Oamaru gardener.

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‘One of the finest’ blooms

Ball varieties of chrysanthemum at a Dunedin show. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE

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‘One of the finest’ blooms

Gillian Vine gets a whiff of Autumn.

Paying a visit to the past

A flying lizard takes to the air above Lourinha, Portugal. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE

Paying a visit to the past

Gillian Vine finds dinosaurs on the loose in a Portuguese town.

Edible delights all year

Gillian Vine visits a garden packed with edibles.

Reverend returns to minister at Knox Church

Dr Graham Redding. Photo: Gregor Richardson/ODT files

Reverend returns to minister at Knox Church

Life has turned full circle for the Rt Rev Graham Redding.

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Trendy bulb needs some TLC

Hippeastrum papillo is an unusual species.

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Trendy bulb needs some TLC

Hippeastrum bulbs are hip bulbs, says Gillian Vine.

Easter music

Easter music

Under the direction of Karen Knudson, members of the Knox Presbyterian Church choir lead the singing in the church’s garden on Easter Sunday.

REVIEW: Rousing performance of Bach classic

Presented on Palm Sunday, J.S. Bach’s St John Passion was a memorable performance in German by a fired-up City Choir Dunedin.

Moana Nui festival

Pacific Trust Otago dietitian Finau Taungapeau dances through the stadium. PHOTOS: GILLIAN VINE

Moana Nui festival

Young and old poured into Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday to sample Pasifika culture and food at the Moana Nui festival, organised by Pacific Trust Otago.

Easter church services

Easter church services

Among the Dunedin churches marking Easter with special services are Holy Name Catholic Church, in Great King St, and Knox Presbyterian Church, George St.

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Sweet scent of success

Dr Keith Hammett is using Lathyrus belinensis in his quest for a yellow sweet pea. PHOTOS:...

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Sweet scent of success

If you want the perfume of sweet peas wafting in early spring, then you need to plant them this month, discovers Gillian Vine

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Vintage beauties in vogue

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Vintage beauties in vogue

Gillian Vine finds hydrangeas are making a comeback.

National dahlia show ‘a visual feast’

Showing off his "Light Accord", which won the Champion of Champions award, is Wayne Burgess, of...

National dahlia show ‘a visual feast’

The weekend’s South Island National Dahlia Show in Waikouaiti drew exhibitors from as far as Blenheim and Invercargill, who brought hundreds of dahlias from tiny pompom to giant decorative varieties.

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Garden frames lagoon views

The borders have native plants on the lower side, exotics on the upper.

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Garden frames lagoon views

Gillian Vine previews a Waikouaiti garden that will be open this weekend.

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