Recent articles by Penny Woodward
Growing rosemary
Rosemary attracts birds, flowers in winter, is a great addition to roasts and lifts the spirit if drunk as a tea.
Why is a red tomato red?
Tomatoes come in a variety of colours, explains Penny Woodward, with quirky names to match.
Tips for preparing soil for tomatoes
Cheryl McGaffin has a wide range of tomato varieties growing on her property in Victoria and Penny Woodward couldn't resist visiting Daniel's Run to find out more about them.
Stop those snails and slugs!
Penny Woodward has a constant challenge keeping snail and slugs from chomping away at her vegies! Learn how she does it.
Beautiful garden books reviewed
These joyous garden books are well worth reading says Penny Woodward
Feeding fruit trees & bulbs
From daffodils and jonquils to almonds and plums, it's time to for a good feed to keep them happy.
Why grow heirlooms?
Heirloom edibles are important to our survival, and that of the planet. That's why our horticultural editor, Penny Woodward, loves growing them. Find out why ...
Top herbs for pots
Having fresh herbs at your doorstep saves money and add flavour and diversity to your cooking. Here's some tips to get you started.
A seed of an idea
A small project to start a street seed library in a Tassie town is expanding throughout the state’s north.
Betony
Planting betony in your garden will add to the flowers you have on offer provide nectar for bees, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Winter fare
Some hardy Asian edible plants do well in the cooler months, such as mizuna and Chinese mustard. Why not grow them in your patch?
Winter savory
Spicy, fragrant, warming. This little-known herb is perfect for cool weather meals.