Herbs & spices

The best of basil

Wed, 02/11/2016 - 1:23pm

There's more than one basil for your kitchen garden, writes PENNY WOODWARD.

Wed, 26/10/2016 - 3:01pm

With November just around the corner, JUSTIN RUSSELL introduces you to a month of planting for abundance.

Tue, 26/07/2016 - 5:10pm

PENNY WOODWARD suggests some shade-loving herbs for those difficult positions.

Wed, 29/06/2016 - 1:07pm

Turmeric is a cure-all plant that is easy to grow in all but the coldest regions, says PENNY WOODWARD.

Sat, 11/06/2016 - 2:53pm

Add a bunch of flavour to your winter soups and stews with PENNY WOODWARD'S tips for beautiful bouquet garni.

Thu, 31/03/2016 - 9:50am

Home gardeners might consider spices too unusual and tricky to grow, but PENNY WOODWARD says there are good choices for warm and cool climates.

Fri, 11/03/2016 - 11:37am

Autumn is a good time to plant herbs, so PENNY WOODWARD tells us how to start.

Thu, 17/12/2015 - 11:42am

With a delicious, mellow aniseed flavour, PENNY WOODWARD says French tarragon should be in everyone's garden.

Sun, 18/10/2015 - 3:43pm

Lizard tail, heartleaf and swamp pepper are other names for this intriguing edible plant, writes PENNY WOODWARD.

Thu, 12/02/2015 - 11:36am

JUSTIN RUSSELL pleads the case for growing a big patch of basil in the summer garden.