Recent articles by Penny Woodward
Know your stuff – Organic Gardening glossary
Our glossary of organic gardening terms is a useful reference for all gardeners, from novices to the experienced.
Fennel forever
Grow fabulous fennel with these expert tips – it has a wide range of uses in the kitchen. Plus, a recipe for fennel butter.
Early summer harvesting notes
Penny Woodward talks about harvesting garlic, basil, globe artichokes and zucchini flowers
Listen to your garden
In amongst all the gardening tasks on her to-do list, Penny Woodward likes to take the time to listen to what's going on in her garden and learn from the sounds she hears.
How to pollinate zucchini plants
The only tricky aspect of growing zucchini can be ensuring plants are pollinated and so produce the fruit that's a kitchen staple year round. These tips from Penny Woodward will help.
Za’atar: herb or spice mix?
Is za'atar an a herb, a spice mix or both? Read on to find out.
How to turn old clothes into compost
Tonnes of textile waste is generated each year in Australia - we can help keep it out of landfill by using old clothes in our garden.
Growing rocket
This versatile, peppery herb, is as easy to grow as it is delicious! Great for salads and stir-fries.
Tips for growing hellebores, also called winter roses
Hellebores love shade, thrive in frosts and have glorious flowers that appear right through winter into spring, writes Penny Woodward.
Drough-tolerant herbs
Penny Woodward loves drought-tolerant, grey-leafed herbs. Here are a two of her favourites that you can plant in early Autumn.
Make your own calming herbal tea
Herbs not only add colour to your garden and flavour to food, they can also be made into calming teas and soothing oils. Here Penny Woodward looks at basil and chamomile.
Plant your garden for the planet
Penny Woodward, who has written for OG for over 15 years and been the horticultural editor for seven, knows gardeners can make a difference.