Recent articles by Penny Woodward
Snails begone!
Peas appear to be a favourite of snails and slugs in vegie patches, here's a simple solution that you can make yourself to keep them away.
Worm farms and tumblers
Not everyone has the space in the garden for a compost heap -- that's where a worm farm comes in!
Bare-rooted trees and shrubs
If you are looking at buying a bare rooted tree or shrub, read about the best way to prepare the soil and then plant them.
Ginkgo raining gold
This tree grew when the dinosaurs roamed the earth but still has lots to offer, especially in autumn.
Bob’s Summer Surprise
It took 20 years for Bob Magnus to breed this apple, and it all started in Huonville, Tasmania.
Planting seed
First time sowing seed? Here's some tips for new growers to follow, as well as a guide to the plants best grown from seed and then planted out.
Horseradish power
Autumn is the time when the wonderfully pungent horseradish is in its element -- you can plant and harvest now and once harvested it's time to start cooking!
Growing wild alpine strawberries
Wild alpine strawberries are very tasty, and you can grow them in your backyard!
Plum harvest and pruning
Harvesting and pruning Japanese plums, plus a plum sponge from Penny Woodward that will help you make the most of your harvest.
Judging garlic
Penny Woodward has been judging garlic for the Australian Food Awards for more than 5 years now and she nows what to look for when judging award-winning garlic.
Make your own olives in brine
This recipe for olives in brine is oh-so easy -- now you just need to grow the olives!
Water saving tips
Water saving is a must for every gardener so here are some simple, smalll-scale tricks for efficient water use.