There are weeds that have well-behaved relatives. Gillian Vine looks at alstroemerias.
Take a different angle on flower meanings, suggests Gillian Vine.
This year is the 300th anniversary of the birth of one of England’s great landscape gardeners. Gillian Vine reports.
This month's Singapore Garden Festival has two New Zealand designers showcasing their skills. Gillian Vine reports.
Garlic has been a superfood for about 5000 years, says Gillian Vine.
Tree lovers have a part to play in saving an ancient tree, reports Gillian Vine.
Gillian Vine visits a Dunedin garden that featured in The Wash's photo competition last year.
Five potato varieties come under the spotlight. Gillian Vine reports.
Long-lived woodland plants, trilliums have great appeal, says Gillian Vine.
Easter is the traditional time to clean up the garden and reflect on what have been the star and blah vegetables, says Gillian Vine.
What makes a winner? Gillian Vine finds out when she visits an Alexandra garden.
It might belong to Australia, but Gillian Vine finds plenty of New Zealand connections on Norfolk Island.
A small Milton garden catches Gillian Vine's attention.
One of our most popular natives, cabbage trees have bloomed spectacularly this summer. Gillian Vine reports.
Over the years, gardens change. Gillian Vine looks at the challenges of keeping to the spirit of a centuries-old English property.
Native shrubs or small trees suitable for almost every garden, and pittosporums are grown for their foliage, Gillian Vine reports.
Gifts for gardeners can cost as little, or as much, as you want, says Gillian Vine.
A Carey's Bay garden is full of history but the current residents have also made it their own, writes Gillian Vine.
Vegetables Given rich soil, zucchini, marrows and pumpkin are easily grown in the home garden, although in cooler districts pumpkins need a hot, dry summer to do well.
Things are heating up in the garden. Gillian Vine looks at what needs to be tackled this month.