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Penny Woodward

Penny Woodward

Recent articles by Penny Woodward

Red succulent, sedum
Flowers, shrubs & trees

Succulent sedums

Sometimes we forget about the tough, hard working plants in our gardens, says PENNY WOODWARD

Pyrethum daisies
Pests & diseases

Pyrethroid pesticide warning

PENNY WOODWARD asks how safe are our ‘safe’ insecticides?

Toadstool or mushroom
Soil

Fungi facts

PENNY WOODWARD says it is good to look after most of the fungi growing in your garden.

Wheelbarrow with compost
Soil

Growing in sand

Sandy soils, says PENNY WOODWARD, can be challenging for gardeners.

Yellow button flowers of santolina
Herbs & spices

Sun-loving santolina

PENNY WOODWARD says grey-leafed plants like santolina thrive in hot, dry weather.

Dill flower
Herbs & spices

Dill is for digestion

This ‘gallant expeller of wind’ eases indigestion caused by Christmas fare, says PENNY WOODWARD.

Multi coloured and shaped pumpkins
What to plant

Heirloom pumpkins

You can still plant pumpkins in November and ensure a good supply for winter.

Black biochar
Soil

What is biochar?

PENNY WOODWARD explains biochar and how it can be used.

Pink flower spikes
Organic solutions

Beautiful bee magnets

Versatile, tough and very beautiful, PENNY WOODWARD asks what more could you want from Echium?

Garlic freshly harvested
Vegetables

Harvesting garlic

How do you know when to harvest your garlic? asks PENNY WOODWARD.

Delicious alpine strawberry
Fruit & nuts

Grow alpine strawberries

PENNY WOODWARD suggests you try growing these tiny morsels of delight.

Spicy horseradish
Herbs & spices

Hot and pungent horseradish

Dig and divide horseradish now says PENNY WOODWARD

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