Recent articles by 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.