Recent articles by Penny Woodward

Shady herbs

PENNY WOODWARD suggests some shade-loving herbs for those difficult positions.

Turmeric is just the tonic

Turmeric is a cure-all plant that is easy to grow in all but the coldest regions, says PENNY WOODWARD.

Make a bouquet garni

Add a bunch of flavour to your winter soups and stews with PENNY WOODWARD'S tips for beautiful bouquet garni.

Crazy for coriander

PENNY WOODWARD says versatile coriander deserves a place in every garden.

Walking onions

An onion that walks across the garden, how can that be? asks PENNY WOODWARD

Compost – a recipe for success

Compost is an important part of any organic garden. Here we talk why we need compost as well as share our recipe for success.

Healthier air

Indoor plants make your air cleaner, says PENNY WOODWARD. Here, she explains how.

Mixed spices

Home gardeners might consider spices too unusual and tricky to grow, but PENNY WOODWARD says there are good choices for warm and cool climates.

Garlic planting time

Autumn is prime garlic planting time, says PENNY WOODWARD. check out her tips for a bumper crop.

Herb garden basics

Autumn is a good time to plant herbs, so PENNY WOODWARD tells us how to start.