Herbs & spices

Drought-tolerant herbs to grow

November 19, 2018

Dryness intensifies the scent and flavour of these herbs, explains Penny Woodward.

October 31, 2018

Find the right lavender, says Penny Woodward, to use for its calming and relaxing effects.

June 16, 2018

Have you tried this interesting, flavoursome and nutritious plant, asks Penny Woodward.

July 26, 2017

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

April 3, 2017

Karen Sutherland investigates the unique flavours and aromas of many little-known native herbs.

January 8, 2017

Sage advice: used in medicine and cooking, it's well worth a grow in your garden says PENNY WOODWARD.

November 2, 2016

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

October 26, 2016

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

February 26, 2019

Penny Woodward says that oregano comes into its own at this time of year.

February 3, 2019

Hyssop, says Penny Woodward, attracts bees and butterflies and dispels the ‘nits and itchings of the beard’!