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Espaliering routine in amenity horticulture, food production

An espaliered flowering quince, Chaenomeles cathayensis, in the pergola garden. PHOTO: GREGOR...

Espaliering routine in amenity horticulture, food production

"Espalier" is a French word used to describe the practice of growing plants along structures of support, such as trellises or walls, primarily for aesthetic value.

Your garden

Home grown potatoes. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Your garden

What to do in your garden this week.

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New plant climbing the ranks

Monstera obliqua, more commonly known as Monkey Mask. PHOTOS: ALISHA SHERRIFF

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New plant climbing the ranks

Alisha Sherriff gives us the lowdown on Monkey Mask, the house plant of the moment.

Making the cut for colourful growth

Garden staff member Tom Myers looks at Cotinus Coggygria 'Royal Purple' at the Dunedin Botanic...

Making the cut for colourful growth

There's been a lot of pruning at Dunedin's Botanic Garden recently.

Seeds for clubs, counting the birds

The number of Otago people taking part in the garden bird survey increased this year. PHOTO:...

Seeds for clubs, counting the birds

In preparation for National Gardening Week in October, a seed company is offering to help garden clubs get ready to beautify public spaces.

Your garden

Your garden

What to do in your garden this week.

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Housing built for healing

This South Dunedin complex provides supported living and a permanent home for 20 residents. PHOTO...

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Housing built for healing

This large home is not only a relaxing haven for its residents, it is designed to be resilient in the face of climate change. Kim Dungey reports.

Queenstown house wins supreme building award

This Queenstown home constructed by Velvin Building has been awarded the supreme house of the...

Queenstown house wins supreme building award

A Queenstown home constructed by Velvin Building has been awarded the supreme house of the year over $1 million at the 2025 Southern Master Builders House of the Year awards.

‘Plants of utility’ still making presence felt

Cupressus macrocarpa 'Coneybearii' at the Dunedin Botanic Garden. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

‘Plants of utility’ still making presence felt

In the late 1860s - when still under the management of the Otago provincial government, it was decided to move the Dunedin Botanic Garden because of severe flooding of its old site.