Recent articles by Penny Woodward
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.
Rose hips
Roses are usually grown for their flowers, but many roses will also produce brightly coloured hips in autumn.
Bee friendly planting
Planting flowers that honey bees love is a win-win – they get pollen and you get a healthy harvest! These plants will tempt bees into your garden.
Garlic in your garden
Homegrown garlic tastes dramatically better than any you can buy in your local supermarket, so why not grow it yourself!
Birds in your garden
Penny Woodward talks about attracting birds to your garden and two new books about birds.
Growing heirloom tomatoes
Tomatoes are a favourite in the kitchen and a must-have to grow in a backyard patch, here you can learn how to plant them from seed.
Ten tips for a healthy garden
These tips will help you create a thriving organic garden – one that will provide veg and fruit, and help the planet.
How to grow sprouts
All you need is a bench or windowsill and some easy-to-find equipment to grow sprouts.
Frogs in your backyard
How to offer a home for a species that's under threat by building a frog pond in your backyard.
How to dry herbs
Summer's a great time to dry herbs. It's also the time when most of them should be harvested. Here's how to do it.
How to grow chemical-free strawberries
Strawberries are high on the list of chemically contaminated foods that we buy at a supermarket, so here's a refresher on how to grow your own strawberries organically.