Mustard that has a flavour-filled punch

The sharp lemony flavour with hot peppery aftertaste make this mustard a winner.

Edible and useful salvias

Volatile oils in the leaves give salvias their scent and flavour explains Penny Woodward.

Salute to saffron

Saffron's stigma is worth its weight in gold, explains Penny Woodward. 

The virtuous bay

Plant a bay, says PENNY WOODWARD, it's one of the most useful trees you can grow.

Savoury sage

Sage advice: used in medicine and cooking, it's well worth growing in your garden, writes Penny Woodward.

It’s time for thyme

Ground-cover thymes can be tough and versatile in the garden, says PENNY WOODWARD.

Shady herbs

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

Turmeric is just the tonic

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

Make a bouquet garni

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

Crazy for coriander

PENNY WOODWARD says versatile coriander deserves a place in every garden.

Mixed spices

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

Herb garden basics

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