Garlic pests and diseases
Thu, 21/03/2019 - 2:33pmRecipes to combat some garlic pests and diseases from Penny Woodward
Pest & disease remedies
Southernwood
Sun, 20/01/2019 - 1:40pmThis important insect-repellent herb has lots of uses says Penny Woodward
Pesky aphids
Thu, 27/09/2018 - 10:37amSpring is aphid season says Penny Woodward. Here's how to control them.
Make your own pyrethrum
Wed, 03/02/2016 - 3:32pmIn the March/April 2016 issue of Organic Gardener Penny Woodward writes about pyrethrum as a natural pest control. Here is her explanation of how to make your own pyrethrum spray.
How to wipe out whitefly
Mon, 04/01/2016 - 12:28pmFight whitefly with home-made sticky traps, writes HELEN MCKERRAL.
Snail and slug protection
Fri, 27/11/2015 - 12:10pmPENNY WOODWARD explains how to keep these slimy critters away.
Citrus gall wasp
Mon, 13/07/2015 - 5:11pmPENNY WOODWARD explains the ins and outs of a citrus gall wasp’s lifecycle and what you can do to control them.
Pyrethroid pesticide warning
Wed, 11/02/2015 - 2:28pmPENNY WOODWARD asks how safe are our ‘safe’ insecticides?
Pennyroyal and ants
Sun, 16/02/2014 - 2:29pmPennyroyal, says PENNY WOODWARD, helps to control ants and other pests.
Pear and cherry slug
Fri, 27/12/2013 - 4:48pmKeep your eyes open for this nasty surprise says PENNY WOODWARD