Grow: purple sage

This form of common sage is one of the group of ‘survival’ plants that never let our herb expert down.

Make a vertical herb spiral

New to gardening? Try this herb garden spiral.

Herbs for spring

Spring is a great time to plant most herbs, put them in a sunny position and well-drained soil so that when the soil warms up they'll surge ahead.

Edible and useful salvias

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

Shimmering salvias

Penny Woodward says she wouldn't be without these surperb ornamental salvias in her garden.

Savoury sage

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

A farm in the valley

JACQUELINE FORSTER visits a market garden in the Kanimbla Valley growing organic produce for top Sydney restaurants.

Make a bouquet garni

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

How to propagate organic herbs

A wet humid summer in many areas has taken it's toll on our favourite Mediterranean type herbs. PHIL DUDMAN says it's a good time to be propagating replacements, and shares his secrets for success.