Recent articles by Penny Woodward
Feeding fruit trees & bulbs
From daffodils and jonquils to almonds and plums, it's time to for a good feed to keep them happy.
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.
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.
A seed of an idea
A small project to start a street seed library in a Tassie town is expanding throughout the state’s north.
Betony
Planting betony in your garden will add to the flowers you have on offer provide nectar for bees, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Winter fare
Some hardy Asian edible plants do well in the cooler months, such as mizuna and Chinese mustard. Why not grow them in your patch?
Winter savory
Spicy, fragrant, warming. This little-known herb is perfect for cool weather meals.
Rose hips
Roses are usually grown for their flowers, but many roses will also produce brightly coloured hips in autumn.
Bee friendly planting
Planting flowers that honey bees love is a win-win – they get pollen and you get a healthy harvest! These plants will tempt bees into your garden.
Garlic in your garden
Homegrown garlic tastes dramatically better than any you can buy in your local supermarket, so why not grow it yourself!
Birds in your garden
Penny Woodward talks about attracting birds to your garden and two new books about birds.
Growing heirloom tomatoes
Tomatoes are a favourite in the kitchen and a must-have to grow in a backyard patch, here you can learn how to plant them from seed.