Recent articles by Penny Woodward
Colclough walled garden
A chance signpost and a meandering walk through Irish woodland led PENNY WOODWARD to a secret walled garden.
Citrus gall wasp
PENNY WOODWARD explains the ins and outs of a citrus gall wasp’s lifecycle and what you can do to control them.
Leafy salad greens
Although winter is not normally associated with salads, it's a great time for growing leafy greens, says PENNY WOODWARD
Worm warriors
Diverse soil communities can limit the effects of climate change, explains PENNY WOODWARD.
What is a Chinese artichoke?
These witchetty-grub like tubers are nutty and sweet says PENNY WOODWARD.
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Tangy tamarillo
These fruit are worth growing just for their vibrant colours says PENNY WOODWARD
CSIRO climate analogue website
What might your local climate be in 2030, 2050, 2090? asks PENNY WOODWARD
Carrot crops
No matter where you live, PENNY WOODWARD says that carrots can be planted now.
Tasty tomatoes
With tomato havest in full swing PENNY WOODWARD says now is the time to try some different cultivars.
Succulent sedums
Sometimes we forget about the tough, hard working plants in our gardens, says PENNY WOODWARD
Pyrethroid pesticide warning
PENNY WOODWARD asks how safe are our ‘safe’ insecticides?