Tiny gardens can be surprisingly varied, says Gillian Vine.
A major dahlia show will be staged in Waikouaiti later this month, a first for the town, writes Gillian Vine.
The influence of gardeners who have migrated from their homelands is apparent in Australia, as well as New Zealand, says Gillian Vine.
Roses abound in a Milton garden. Gillian Vine reports.
Shelter and water conservation techniques have made all the difference to an Otago Peninsula garden, reports Gillian Vine.
With Christmas less than two weeks away, Gillian Vine looks at some garden-themed gift ideas.
Gillian Vine visits Lautoka, Fiji's ''Sugar City'' and finds a Dunedin connection.
What are the best garden shows now Ellerslie has gone? Gillian Vine considers her favourites.
Apply a little practical science to get better vegetables, suggests Gillian Vine.
Get on top of weeds now or you'll have more work later, says Gillian Vine.
With an international rhododendron conference in Dunedin next week, Gillian Vine has the popular shrubs very much in mind.
It's been a good year for magnolias, Gillian Vine says.
Rhododendrons are under the spotlight next month. Gillian Vine reports.
Vegetable sowing time has arrived. Gillian Vine suggests some to start with.
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.
Larnach Castle head gardener Fiona Eadie has revised her successful 100 best native plants for New Zealand gardens, first published in 2001.
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.
Raised vegetable beds can solve problems, says Gillian Vine.
Irises are just coming into flower and can be grown in wet or dry spots, says Gillian Vine.
A north-facing slope near Gore has been developed into a beautiful and productive garden. Gillian Vine reports.