International Experience New Zealand Day 7: The Taranaki Triptych
Today, still in the greater New Plymouth area, we visited with Greg Rine, Regional Gardens Manager for the Taranaki Regional Council, and his wife Sue. Greg has the privilege and skill to manage three...
View ArticleInternational Experience New Zealand Day 10: Dunedin Chinese Garden and...
We woke up to a brief glimpse of sunlight before the fog decided to obscure our view of the harbor. Preparing for a rainy day, we drove down the castle hill, and to our delight, the town below was dry...
View ArticleInternational Experience New Zealand Day 14: Akaroa: Taunton and Fisherman’s Bay
After driving through dry scenery with spectacular hills and the ever-present sheep farms, we arrived at the understated entrance of Taunton Gardens. We weren’t sure what to expect when we exited the...
View ArticleThree Weeks Away! Counting Down for (Y)our Symposium!
Because of you and your institution, they can lead. The classes of 2014 and 2015 are proud to bring you a one-day symposium that focuses on leadership in public gardens. From topic selection, original...
View ArticleFiloli = “FIght for a just cause; LOve your fellow man; LIve a good life.”
As we drove onto the former property of successful gold miners Mr. and Mrs. William Bourn, we knew it was a special place. The silvery foliage of the mature Olea europaea (olive) trees that line the...
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