Put spring energy to work
Gillian Vine is inspired by the new season’s seed catalogues.
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‘Requiem’ a first-rate concert
‘Requiem’ a first-rate concert
One positive outcome of the 1881 shameful Taranaki confrontation is Anthony Ritchie’s moving Remember Parihaka.
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A new angle on Paris
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A new angle on Paris
Transformed from an industrial site to a public gem, Paris’ Parc Andre Citroen delights Gillian Vine
Record entries for KDB awards
Record entries for KDB awards
More than 150 people, representing 62 schools, businesses, community groups and individuals, gathered on Friday to learn who won the 2024 Keep Dunedin Beautiful Awards.
Quick Qatar refresh
Quick Qatar refresh
Gillian Vine takes a break in Qatar.
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Roses: rising to occasion
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Roses: rising to occasion
One of the oldest specialist clubs in Otago, the Otago Rose Society, celebrates its 75th birthday this weekend. Gillian Vine reports.
Impressive jump in nominations
Impressive jump in nominations
A stunning response to the annual Keep Dunedin Beautiful awards has delighted organisers.
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Don’t be a slave to perfection
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Don’t be a slave to perfection
Gillian Vine gets a bit grumpy at over-optimistic writers.
The good and the bad
The good and the bad
InThe Practical Kiwi Gardener (Bateman Books, soft cover, $45.99), Philip Thomsen is aiming at the person who has a smaller patch and wants it to be more productive.
Boost to playground revamp
Boost to playground revamp
A massive donation from the Friends of the Dunedin Botanic Garden is aiding a complete revamp of the children’s playground in the lower garden.
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Daphnes delight on dull days
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Daphnes delight on dull days
Gillian Vine gets a whiff of winter.
Novel interesting view of Victorian Dunedin
Novel interesting view of Victorian Dunedin
The house of the title is real, an Otago Peninsula property where the author of this historical novel once lived.
'Stellar concert' honours Matariki
'Stellar concert' honours Matariki
"VISIONS OF HEAVEN" City Choir DunedinSt Paul’s CathedralFriday, June 28 As part of the Dunedin Organ Festival and Puaka Matariki Festival, City Choir Dunedin, three soloists and guest...
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Gardening without plastic
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Gardening without plastic
Gillian Vine suggests ways gardeners can embrace Plastic Free July.
Saddle Hill Community Board
Saddle Hill Community Board
Gillian Vine looks at highlights from the Saddle Hill Community Board.
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French connection
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French connection
Gillian Vine enjoys a rosy day out in Paris.
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First flowers for heirloom plant
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First flowers for heirloom plant
Bonsai trees are sometimes handed on for generations, but a potplant is a rare legacy.
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Vine a seasonal star
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Vine a seasonal star
Gillian Vine finds late colour in a South American climber.
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Embracing a smaller space
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Embracing a smaller space
Gillian Vine gets the lowdown on downsizing from an Oamaru gardener.
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‘One of the finest’ blooms
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‘One of the finest’ blooms
Gillian Vine gets a whiff of Autumn.