Herbs & spices

Top herbs for pots

Wed, 04/08/2021 - 12:53pm

Having fresh herbs at your doorstep saves money and adds flavour and diversity to your cooking, and Penny Woodward has some tips to get you started.

Mon, 12/07/2021 - 11:01am

Betony flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies and beneficial insects explains Penny Woodward

Tue, 25/05/2021 - 11:42am

Spicy, fragrant, warming. This little-known herb is perfect for cool weather meals, writes Penny Woodward.

Thu, 24/09/2020 - 12:05pm

Sweet cecily and summer savory are just two flavourful culinary herbs you can easily grow in your own garden.

Sun, 16/08/2020 - 4:25pm

Most herbs are perfect for spring planting says Penny Woodward but its a bit early for basil.

Tue, 02/06/2020 - 11:59am

This tree grew when the dinosaurs roamed the earth says Penny Woodward.

Sat, 07/12/2019 - 3:00pm

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

Mon, 14/10/2019 - 2:13pm

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

Tue, 10/09/2019 - 4:20pm

Flowers provide bright splashes of colour for many months says Penny Woodward

Fri, 12/07/2019 - 2:32pm

Choose your spot carefully suggests Penny Woodward, before planting angelica.