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Mock orange an excellent filler in border

Philadelphus ‘Sybille’. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Mock orange an excellent filler in border

A must have for every garden is the mock orange shrub, Philadelphus. A member of the hydrangea family Hydrangeaceae, there are 60 species and numerous garden origin hybrids and cultivars.

The future is ahead of us

An aerial photo shows where the flooded Dart River washed away a section of Kinloch Rd. Photo:...

The future is ahead of us

Our future doesn’t need to resemble a fried chicken promotion.

Sweet inspiration for Christmas from Fresh

Fresh Christmas gives you plenty of inspiration for the festive season. From budget friendly fare, to delicious desserts and stunning side dishes, plus great wine to go with the perfect cheese board.

‘Tree-in-a-hurry’ has rapid growth but short life

Virgillia oroboides is flowering now in the South Africa plant collection at the Dunedin Botanic...

‘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.

Achievements of inspirational botanists lauded

Ernest Wilson (1876-1930), of Gloucestershire, England, introduced more "garden-worthy" plants...

Achievements of inspirational botanists lauded

In The Secrets of Great Botanists, the author celebrates the lives of 36 inspirational leaders in their fields.

Appetite for Athens

A street vendor in Athens. PHOTOS: MIKE YARDLEY

Appetite for Athens

Athens’ rich arsenal of antiquities needs little introduction, but there are some classic eats to devour too, writes Mike Yardley.

Vikings of the sunrise

Excavations at Pūrākaunui have identified the remains of kūmara, a plant brought back from South...

Vikings of the sunrise

When I was a student at university, every evening before dinner we thanked God for our food, in Latin.

Tech review

Captured with the HoverAir X1. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Tech review

Is it a novelty gadget or a serious drone?

Your garden, November 22nd

Sow fast-maturing (early) peas as soon as the soil can be worked.

Your garden, November 22nd

What's happening in your garden?

Just way out of line

At a recent community breakfast, people were chatting as they queued, and it seemed like a good idea at the time to talk to the man next to us in the line.

Delectable desserts

There is nothing like a show-stopping Christmas dessert to finish off a celebration dinner. Here are some of Fresh’s favourites.

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The bits on the side

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The bits on the side

Turkey and ham usually get top billing on a Christmas menu, but Jo Elwin likes the sides to steal the show.

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Pizazz of shiraz suits sizzle

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Pizazz of shiraz suits sizzle

Summer! The barbecue comes out of hibernation and while warmer days trend towards white wines, there is a wonderful synergy between food fresh off the barbecue and Australian shiraz.