Click photo to enlarge Victoria Bunton in the Botanic Garden Rhododendron Dell.

Metaphorically speaking, Victoria Bunton has spread plenty of compost around this year.

The chief co-ordinator of the 2007 Dunedin Rhododendron Festival, Miss Bunton has taken over the role from Anne-Marie Mains and, in conjunction with the festival trust and advisers, has overseen some interesting and significant growth.