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Nothing shy about restoration of Port Chalmers house
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Nothing shy about restoration of Port Chalmers house
A handsome brick house in Port Chalmers is full of history and personality, Kim Dungey reports.
Inside out
In harmony with nature
In harmony with nature
Gillian Vine reflects on the greening of King Charles III and the influence this has had on the gardens at Highgrove.
Your garden, November 22nd
Your garden, November 22nd
What's happening in your garden?
‘Tree-in-a-hurry’ has rapid growth but short life
‘Tree-in-a-hurry’ has rapid growth but short life
Virgillia oroboides is widely known as keurboom in its native homeland of South Africa, translating to "choice tree" for us in New Zealand.
Avoid temptation to plant seeds all at once
Avoid temptation to plant seeds all at once
It's warming up out there and now is the prime time for sowing seeds for your flower and vegetable gardens.
Your garden, November 15th
Your garden, November 15th
What to do in your garden this week.
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History hewn from native bush
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History hewn from native bush
The owners of a historic brick and ferntree Dunedin home are preparing it for its next chapter, Kim Dungey reports.
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Irises steal the show
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Irises steal the show
Gillian Vine looks at a plant named for a rainbow lady.
Kahikatea an ancient survivor
Kahikatea an ancient survivor
Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, kahikatea or white pine — whichever of these names we are familiar with — was once abundant in swamplands, and lowland forests throughout New Zealand. However,...
Your garden, November 8th
Your garden, November 8th
What's happening in your garden.
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With a view to the surf
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With a view to the surf
This small, sustainable home at the beach was the result of a father-son collaboration. Kim Dungey reports.
Mint bush pops with prolific purple flowers
Mint bush pops with prolific purple flowers
The delightful shrub Prostanthera rotundifolia, also known as round-leaf mint bush, is a fast-growing southeastern Australia plant that in ideal conditions can reach up to 3m high.
Your garden, November 1st
Your garden, November 1st
What to do in your garden each week
Burgundy foliage creates stand-out shrub
Burgundy foliage creates stand-out shrub
While you may not have heard of euphorbias or the family Euphorbiaceae, it is quite likely you have seen one or more of these plants in their different shapes and forms in home gardens or...
Your garden, October 25th
Your garden, October 25th
Garden still feeling the winter blues? Use this guide to see how Spring may enter your garden.
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Upper Junction sanctuary
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Upper Junction sanctuary
Gillian Vine gets a sneak preview before a garden tour.
Your garden, October 18th
Your garden, October 18th
Raising plants from seed is cost-effective and gives greater choices than buying plants from garden centres.
Improving plant health can counter thrips
Improving plant health can counter thrips
Thrips such as the greenhouse thrip are an increasing problem in our warming and drying climates.
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History of spuds unearthed
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History of spuds unearthed
Gillian Vine looks at our spud-growing history.
Bright pink phlox blooms an eye-catcher
Bright pink phlox blooms an eye-catcher
You have heard or perhaps even said something like, "Wow, he caught lightning in a bottle". It may now be said, "Boy, they caught lightning in that phlox".