The virtuous bay
Plant a bay, says PENNY WOODWARD, it's one of the most useful trees you can grow.
Savoury sage
Sage advice: used in medicine and cooking, it's well worth growing in your garden, writes Penny Woodward.
It’s time for thyme
Ground-cover thymes can be tough and versatile in the garden, says 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.
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.
Herb garden basics
Autumn is a good time to plant herbs, so PENNY WOODWARD tells us how to start.
French tarragon
With a delicious, mellow aniseed flavour, PENNY WOODWARD says French tarragon should be in everyone's garden.
A strange fish
Lizard tail, heartleaf and swamp pepper are other names for this intriguing edible plant, writes PENNY WOODWARD.
What’s summer without basil?
There's a good case for growing a big patch of basil in the summer garden, especially if you love this herb.