Gillian Vine

Fiji is New Zealand's favourite Pacific destination. Gillian Vine discovers why. 

As Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary, Gillian Vine suggests some things to do in the city that is a popular stopover for those travelling to Europe.

In the second of an occasional series on garden history, Gillian Vine looks at the ornamental farm.

What is happening to our monkey puzzle trees is a bit of a mystery, says Gillian Vine.

It's time to get roses planted, says Gillian Vine.

Trees, shrubs and seeds are the focus in winter, Gillian Vine says.

Bringing books to the YasawasBeing a ''volun-tourist'' can be very rewarding, writes Gillian Vine.

There's more to hotel or resort gardens than meets the eye, Gillian Vine discovers.

The suicide of her parents, who have left her short of money, sees Stella Myles at a local dance hall, where she dances with men in exchange for money.

For more than 80 years, a West Otago family has made a huge contribution to horticulture, here and overseas, writes Gillian Vine.

Set during the 18th century on the Spanish Main and in the Caribbean Sea, The Pirates and The Nightmaker reintroduces the Loblolly Boy of James Norcliffe's earlier fantasy novels.

There is still time to plant garlic, says Gillian Vine.

Vegetables

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.

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.

The Solomon Islands are considered the hottest Pacific destination, says Gillian Vine.

Now is the time to choose smaller trees for autumn colour, says Gillian Vine.

Learning as they go has been a positive experience for a Dunedin couple. Gillian Vine reports.

It's not too late to plant some vegetables for winter, says Gillian Vine.