Articles by Penny Woodward

Fennel forever

August 16, 2017

Penny Woodward explores the many uses of fabulous fennel, and includes growing tips and a recipe for fennel butter.

July 26, 2017

Volatile oils in the leaves give salvias their scent and flavour explains Penny Woodward.

July 18, 2017

Penny Woodward says she wouldn't be without these surperb ornamental salvias in her garden.

July 2, 2017

Visit the award-winning Australian Garden in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne, to watch it develop and grow, writes Penny Woodward.

June 14, 2017

Grab your secateurs. Now's the time to tidy up your trees, says Penny Woodward.

June 8, 2017

Penny Woodward visits a thriving farm that’s producing masses of food from what was once malnourished soil.

May 24, 2017

Why not grow your own herbs and make your own herbal teas? Penny Woodward investigates.

May 14, 2017

Penny Woodward shares the hidden benefits of some of her favourite garden weeds.

May 2, 2017

Discover some unusual fruits that are havested in autumn, says Penny Woodward.

April 24, 2017

Penny Woodward says that now is a good time to know your 'other' onions.