Recent articles by Penny Woodward

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.

Early summer harvesting notes

Penny Woodward talks about harvesting garlic, basil, globe artichokes and zucchini flowers

Listen to your garden

In amongst all the gardening tasks on her to-do list, Penny Woodward likes to take the time to listen to what's going on in her garden and learn from the sounds she hears.

How to pollinate zucchini plants

The only tricky aspect of growing zucchini can be ensuring plants are pollinated and so produce the fruit that's a kitchen staple year round. These tips from Penny Woodward will help.

Za’atar: herb or spice mix?

Is za'atar an a herb, a spice mix or both? Read on to find out.

How to turn old clothes into compost

Tonnes of textile waste is generated each year in Australia - we can help keep it out of landfill by using old clothes in our garden.

Growing rocket

This versatile, peppery herb, is as easy to grow as it is delicious! Great for salads and stir-fries.

Tips for growing hellebores, also called winter roses

Hellebores love shade, thrive in frosts and have glorious flowers that appear right through winter into spring, writes Penny Woodward.

Drough-tolerant herbs

Penny Woodward loves drought-tolerant, grey-leafed herbs. Here are a two of her favourites that you can plant in early Autumn.