Recent articles by Penny Woodward
Tending tomatoes
Homegrown tomatoes need regular tending right though the summer to ensure they get what they need from the soil and are pollinated.
Salad burnet
Cucumber-tasting salad leaf and a cure for a drunkard's thirst, what more could you want? Well, this herb offers that and a whole lot more.
It’s easy to grow sprouts and microgreens
It's very easy, and rewarding, to grow your own nutrient-rich microgreens and sprouts, and it won't take much time until you see the results.
Zucchini: one of the great vegie garden staples!
Zucchini have many benefits, including some idiosyncratic relatives that are also worth growing.
Aloe vera and other skin herbs
Penny Woodward explains how to use aloe vera and two other herbs for your skin.
Heartwarming heartsease
In medieval times, heartsease was used in love potions. Now they are a beautiful addition to any garden.
Natural ways to soothe your skin
Herb expert Penny Woodward has some suggestions for ways to naturally soothe skin.
Succulent sweet corn
Put your water on to boil, says Penny Woodward, before picking your sweet corn.
Tree marigold
Flowers provide bright splashes of colour for many months these bright blooms smell amazing, too!
Safe shredding
If you have a garden full of trees, shrubs and vigorously growing perennials, all of which need to be pruned back, a shredder will come in handy.
The sweetest thing
Did you know you can grow stevia in your garden? Stevia rebaudiana is a tender perennial that grows best in humid, wet environments.
Edible flowers
Edible flowers add colour and texture to your patch and flavour to your cooking. You can start with borage, marigolds and violets.