Gillian Vine

Global gardens

What are the best garden shows now Ellerslie has gone? Gillian Vine considers her favourites.

Rotation policy

Apply a little practical science to get better vegetables, suggests Gillian Vine.

Outwit those weeds

Get on top of weeds now or you'll have more work later, says Gillian Vine.

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

It's been a good year for magnolias, Gillian Vine says.

Rhodies of repute

Rhododendrons are under the spotlight next month. Gillian Vine reports.

Time to get the veges in for summer

Kale grown with pansies in a flower bed. Photos by Gillian Vine.

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

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

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

Design & Garden Landscapes' team at the LNZ awards in Wellington (back row, from left) Matt...

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.