Recent articles by Penny Woodward
Grow: purple sage
This form of common sage is one of the group of ‘survival’ plants that never let our herb expert down.
How to grow plants from tip cuttings
Want to add to your plant collection without adding to the costs? Read on for the answer - and it's easy!
Protecting your plants from pests
Deploying a range of barriers and exclusion products will help protect your crops from marauding creatures.
Lovely leeks
Leeks are best planted in autumn and winter so they can then happily grow and provide you with tasty ingredients for soups and pies.
Heeling in bare-rooted trees
If you can't plant your bare-rooted trees straightaway, you can do what’s called ‘heeling in’. Plus, some basic planting tips.
Add to your patch: turmeric
Turmeric is easy to grow, and with its varied uses its worth adding to your vegie patch. The best bit? It can be grown root with one or two buds.
The best of basil
There's more than one basil for your kitchen garden. Why not branch out and try a few different kinds?
Reader question: why is my garlic so small?
Marilyn Mifsud of Modbury Heights, SA, needs some advice regarding her garlic crop.
Aussie citrus
Consider adding a native citrus to your backyard: they are colourful and when established will add a fresh zing to your harvest.
Gardening tips to beat the heat
Water is the key to helping the plants in your vegie patch thrive during the hot months, so follow these easy to implement ideas and help your plants survive.
Know your stuff – Organic Gardening glossary
Our glossary of organic gardening terms is a useful reference for all gardeners, from novices to the experienced.
Fennel forever
Grow fabulous fennel with these expert tips – it has a wide range of uses in the kitchen. Plus, a recipe for fennel butter.