Gala Day
A celebration of spring and one of the big events of the 150th Anniversary year. It starts (9.00am - 1.00pm) with the Rhododendron Day plant sale, tours and entertainment at the upper garden carpark...
View ArticleMaking Watercolour and Oil Paint from Rocks and Plants
Artist Celia Wilson specialises in using organic colours and pigments drawn from nature and is happy to share her secrets. In the Information Centre. Bookings essential, $10 entry.Dunedin | Saturday,...
View ArticleClown Show for Kids
Join Kaitrin McMullan and Danny Still. Near the bandstand.Dunedin | Monday, 7 October 2013 - Friday, 11 October 2013
View ArticleHortTalk - The Magic of Mushrooms
HortTalk aims to provide garden enthusiasts with information about plants which ranges from the scientific to the artistic. Cool new developments in the world of fungi with Bart Acres from Otago's...
View ArticleTheatre for Kids
Join Kaitrin McMullan and Anna Bowden. Near bandstand.Dunedin | Wednesday, 2 October 2013 - Friday, 4 October 2013
View ArticleTemporary Art Installations - Other Echoes
This Garden-wide display of art installations promises a surprise around every corner. Co-ordinated by the Blue Oyster gallery, 'Other Echoes' features the works of many different artists. Pick up a...
View ArticleExhibition - Past Photos of Dunedin Botanic Garden
Snippets from the Reed Gallery, at the Information centre.Dunedin | Tuesday, 1 October 2013 - Thursday, 31 October 2013
View ArticlePerformance: Primary Schools’ Writing Challenge
Winning stories performed by Kat Anna Fiddle in the playground at Dunedin Botanic Garden.Dunedin | Monday, 30 September 2013
View ArticleDisplay: Primary Schools’ Writing Challenge
An opportunity to take a look at the top entries at the Dunedin Botanic Garden Information Centre.Dunedin | Saturday, 28 September 2013 - Sunday, 13 October 2013
View ArticleDeadheaders’ Picnic: Camellia Deadheading
A recently introduced event at the Dunedin Botanic Garden. Pack a picnic to share and get along with family and friends to give back to the garden you love. Meet at the Information Centre.Dunedin |...
View ArticleWorkshop: Cultivation of Camellias
Camellias have a long flowering season and their life and colour are a great addition to any garden. Marianne Groothuis, Collection Curator of camellia collection and theme borders is a font of...
View ArticleHortTalk: BioDomes Amidst the Oasis Project
HortTalk aims to provide garden enthusiasts with information about plants which ranges from the scientific to the artistic. Information on an initiative promoting edible gardens at schools and beyond...
View ArticleWorkshop: Pruning Deciduous and Evergreen Plants
More timely expert advice, this time with Dylan Norfield, Collection Curator of geographic plant collection and arboretum. Learn about how a bit of tough love now will make all the difference to your...
View ArticleExhibition: Colours From a landscape
Artist Celia Wilson specialises in using organic colours and pigments drawn from nature. Her aim is to draw on the natural colours of the Dunedin Botanic Garden, putting them on swatches and bringing...
View ArticleHortTalk: Tapping In to Soil Nutrient Reserves
HortTalk aims to provide garden enthusiasts with information about plants which ranges from the scientific to the artistic. Ray Annan is a master compost tea brewer and has plenty of great advice to...
View ArticleWorkshop: Rose Pruning
Learn from the experts. A timely lesson from Linda Hellyer, Collection Curator of the rose garden, who will show you what you need to do now to make sure you get those stunning summer blooms. Bookings...
View ArticleWorkshop for Children: Collect and Create a Collage
A great hands on activity for children as they get out into the garden, collect bits and make a collage.Dunedin | Monday, 15 July 2013 - Friday, 26 July 2013
View ArticleJenny Longstaff: Delight in Detail
This exhibition features the work of Jenny Longstaff, a Dunedin artist who is inspired by nature. Jenny is someone who sees the patterns in nature and expresses them in her work. Information...
View ArticleHortTalk: Making History - and Looking to The Future
HortTalk aims to provide garden enthusiasts with information about plants which ranges from the scientific to the artistic. By Alan Matchett, Team Leader/Curator of Dunedin Botanic Garden. Celebrating...
View Article150th Birthday Anniversary
This is it. The official 150th anniversary of the Dunedin Botanic Garden. Join the Friends of Botanic Garden in a special day of celebration. The day will commence with a gathering at the Information...
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