Ten tips for a healthy garden
Sun, 28/02/2021 - 2:07pmPenny Woodward, shares her tips for a thriving garden – one that will provide veg and fruit, and help the planet.
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Preserving lemons
Sat, 12/12/2020 - 3:17pmBack in June 2014, Justin Russell shared his tips for preserving a glut of winter lemons – it's worth having another read!
Growing tomatoes from seed
Tue, 28/07/2020 - 5:39pmThere are many ways of growing tomatoes from seed, but here is one of the simplest and most common, using punnets or seedling trays, from our horticultural editor Penny Woodward.
The Magic of Peonies
Thu, 25/06/2020 - 5:32pmWe love peonies at OG and Eliza Henry-Jones shares that love -- here she also shares tips for growing these beauties.
How to grow plants from tip cuttings
Tue, 04/02/2020 - 1:12pmWant to add to your plant collection without adding to the costs? Penny Woodward has the answer -- and it's easy!
How to grow plants from tip cuttings
Tue, 05/11/2019 - 9:48amPenny Woodward explains how to create new plants from tip cuttings.
Controlling fruit fly
Thu, 03/10/2019 - 3:23pmIt's time to start thinking about protecting your summer crops from fruit fly. Justin Russell has a few solutions that will help.
How to grow beetroot
Mon, 05/08/2019 - 4:27pmJustin Russell explains how to grow flavoursome, colourful beets that your family and friends will swoon over.
Herb hedges you can grow yourself
Mon, 22/07/2019 - 3:48pmLavender can be used to make a hedge, as well as providing a beautiful scent, writes Penny Woodward.
Native herbs you can grow yourself
Wed, 29/05/2019 - 3:50pmKaren Sutherland reveals the unique flavours and aromas of some little-known native herbs.