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Penny Woodward

Penny Woodward

Recent articles by Penny Woodward

Long-leaf coriander
What to plant

Grow culantro… and no, that is not a typo!

This long-leafed coriander is worth growing in all climates says Penny Woodward.

English lavender 'Edgerton Blue'
What to plant

Smell the lavender

Find the right lavender, says Penny Woodward, to use for its calming and relaxing effects.

Green and black heirloom tomatoes
What to plant

Great times for tomatoes

Penny Woodward introduces some unusual, and delicious, heirlooms to try.

Young cherries
What to plant

Cherry tree thoughts

Penny Woodward discusses four things you need to know for successful cherry production.

Aphids on broccoli
What to plant

Pesky aphids

Spring is aphid season says Penny Woodward. Here's how to control them.

Elephant garlic
What to plant

The elephant of garlics

It's much too late to plant garlic, explains Penny Woodward, but the perfect time for Elephant garlic.

A bed of wallflowers
What to plant

Wondrous wallflowers

You can't go past deliciously scented wallflowers for your spring and summer garden.

Spreading mulch
Growing in pots

Mulching pots

As the weather warms up Penny Woodward explains why it's good to mulch your pots.

Seeds sown in coir pots
Propagating

Sowing organic seeds

It's life affirming, says Penny Woodward, to plant seed and watch it grow.

Australian spiders
Book reviews

Spiders are special

Look after your spiders says Penny Woodward, the vast majority are harmless and all are beneficial.

Pansies
Organic homes

Gardens for dementia

Penny Woodward says to grow an array of coloured and scented plants for loved ones with dementia.

Shungiku
Vegetables

Shungiku (chop suey greens)

Have you tried this interesting, flavoursome and nutritious plant, asks Penny Woodward.

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