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Penny Woodward

Penny Woodward

Recent articles by Penny Woodward

Citrus leafminer
What to plant

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.

A good harvest starts with healthy soil.
Soil

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 flowers
Flowers, shrubs & trees

Elder trees

These trees have been associated with magic and witchcraft for a long time, explains Penny Woodward.

Coloured lettuces
Vegetables

Lettuces all year round

Penny Woodward says that with the variety of lettuces available, you should never be without leaves to add to your salads all year round.

'Majorca Pink' rosemary.
Herbs & spices

Growing rosemary

Rosemary attracts birds, flowers in winter, is a great addition to roasts and lifts the spirit if drunk as a tea.

Coloured tomatoes
Vegetables

Why is a red tomato red?

Tomatoes come in a variety of colours, explains Penny Woodward, with quirky names to match.

Some of the amazing tomatoes grown by Cheryl McGaffin.
Vegetables

Tips for preparing soil for tomatoes

Cheryl McGaffin has a wide range of tomato varieties growing on her property in Victoria and Penny Woodward couldn't resist visiting Daniel's Run to find out more about them.

Snails love tender plants and seedlings.
What to plant

Stop those snails and slugs!

Penny Woodward has a constant challenge keeping snail and slugs from chomping away at her vegies! Learn how she does it.

Book covers
Book reviews

Beautiful garden books reviewed

These joyous garden books are well worth reading says Penny Woodward

Daffodil flower
What to plant

Feeding fruit trees & bulbs

From daffodils and jonquils to almonds and plums, it's time to for a good feed to keep them happy.

Heirloom pumpkins
Build your garden

Why grow heirlooms?

Heirloom edibles are important to our survival, and that of the planet. Read on for more reasons why the OG team love growing them.

Herbs in pots can be moved around your garden as needed.
Growing in pots

Top herbs for pots

Having fresh herbs at your doorstep saves money and add flavour and diversity to your cooking. Here's some tips to get you started.

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