Articles by Penny Woodward

Water saving tips

January 2020

Penny Woodward looks at simple smalll scale tricks for efficient water use.

January 2020

Penny Woodward explains that weeds have many different uses.

January 2020

Our tomatoes need regular tending right though the summer says Penny Woodward

December 2019

Cucumbery salad leaf and a cure for a drunkard's thirst, what more could you want? Penny Woodward asks.

December 2019

It's very easy, and rewarding, to grow your own nutrient-rich microgreens and sprouts, writes Penny Woodward.

November 2019

Penny Woodward talks about harvesting garlic, basil, globe artichokes and zucchini flowers

November 2019

Penny Woodward explains how to create new plants from tip cuttings.

November 2019

Zucchini have many benefits, writes Penny Woodward, including some idiosyncratic relatives that are also worth growing.

October 2019

Penny Woodward explains how to use aloe vera and two other herbs for your skin.

October 2019

In medieval times, Penny Woodward explains, heartsease was used in love potions.