Growing rosemary
Tue, 12/10/2021 - 11:38amRosemary is an incredibly versatile and beautiful plant, writes Penny Woodward. It attracts birds and insects, flowers in winter and lifts the spirit if drunk as a tea.
Herbs & spices
Top herbs for pots
Wed, 04/08/2021 - 12:53pmHaving 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.
Betony
Mon, 12/07/2021 - 11:01amBetony flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies and beneficial insects explains Penny Woodward
Winter savory
Tue, 25/05/2021 - 11:42amSpicy, fragrant, warming. This little-known herb is perfect for cool weather meals, writes Penny Woodward.
Unusual herbs to grow now
Thu, 24/09/2020 - 12:05pmSweet cecily and summer savory are just two flavourful culinary herbs you can easily grow in your own garden.
Herbs for spring
Sun, 16/08/2020 - 4:25pmMost herbs are perfect for spring planting says Penny Woodward but its a bit early for basil.
Ginkgo raining gold
Tue, 02/06/2020 - 11:59amThis tree grew when the dinosaurs roamed the earth says Penny Woodward.
Salad burnet
Sat, 07/12/2019 - 3:00pmCucumbery salad leaf and a cure for a drunkard's thirst, what more could you want? Penny Woodward asks.
Heartwarming heartsease
Mon, 14/10/2019 - 2:13pmIn medieval times, Penny Woodward explains, heartsease was used in love potions.
Tree marigold
Tue, 10/09/2019 - 4:20pmFlowers provide bright splashes of colour for many months says Penny Woodward