Beauty concentrated into tiny plot
Beauty concentrated into tiny plot
Tiny gardens can be surprisingly varied, says Gillian Vine.
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.
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.
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.
Sweet taste of Fiji
Sweet taste of Fiji
Gillian Vine visits Lautoka, Fiji's ''Sugar City'' and finds a Dunedin connection.
Global gardens
Global gardens
What are the best garden shows now Ellerslie has gone? Gillian Vine considers her favourites.
Rotation policy
Rotation policy
Apply a little practical science to get better vegetables, suggests Gillian Vine.
Outwit those weeds
Outwit those weeds
Get on top of weeds now or you'll have more work later, says Gillian Vine.
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.
Ancient budding beauties
Ancient budding beauties
It's been a good year for magnolias, Gillian Vine says.
Rhodies of repute
Rhodies of repute
Rhododendrons are under the spotlight next month. Gillian Vine reports.
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.
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.
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.
The gold standard
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.
Raising beds makes many tasks easier
Raising beds makes many tasks easier
Raised vegetable beds can solve problems, says Gillian Vine.
Eye for an Iris
Eye for an Iris
Irises are just coming into flower and can be grown in wet or dry spots, says Gillian Vine.
Southern haven
Southern haven
A north-facing slope near Gore has been developed into a beautiful and productive garden. Gillian Vine reports.