Recent articles by Penny Woodward
Plant your garden for the planet
Penny Woodward, who has written for OG for over 15 years and been the horticultural editor for seven, knows gardeners can make a difference.
Grow your own aloe
Penny Woodward looks at the many practical uses of soothing aloe vera and how to grow and harvest this succulent.
Solutions to reduce textile waste
Don't throw those old clothes away, put them to use in your garden, writes Penny Woodward.
Handy tools for your garden
When it comes to small hand tools, such as trowels, Penny Woodward says look for comfort and durability to last you a gardening lifetime.
How good bugs work in an organic garden
A well-balanced garden replicates a wild environment filled with beneficial insects that can help keep pests under control.
Saving seeds for our future
Peter Carlyon and Robin Koster-Carlyon share how they changed their organic farm into a thriving seed-growing enterprise.
How to make a worm farm
You can use a bath, trough, sink or even a large tin to make a worm farm. Here's how.
Pest and disease threats
Here's two threats to your harvest that you need to look out for in your garden: citrus leafminer and powdery mildew.
Start with your soil
Early autumn is a good time to take a close look at your soil and do some prep work for your new crops, writes Penny Woodward.
Elder trees
These trees have been associated with magic and witchcraft for a long time, explains Penny Woodward.
Growing rosemary
Rosemary attracts birds, flowers in winter, is a great addition to roasts and lifts the spirit if drunk as a tea.
Why is a red tomato red?
Tomatoes come in a variety of colours, explains Penny Woodward, with quirky names to match.