Question: I am reading an old book about herb gardening, and the author talks about "pot marigolds." What is a "pot marigold"? Is it the same thing as calendula? Are they annuals or perennials? My old ...

Edible, medicinal, colorful. Calendula checks so many boxes that it would be silly not to add this resilient herb to the garden! With its brilliant blooms and tremendous medicinal benefits, calendula ...

The calendula, scientifically known as calendula officinalis and locally as gul-e-ashrafi, is a daisy-like flower. Belonging to the asteraceae family, the flower is locally found in yellow and orange ...

With the light stronger and the soil warming up, you can finally start getting flower and veg seeds planted – just clear the slugs away first Last week I was telling you to wait. Now I’ve fired the ...

Buying a plant in a pot gives instant gratification, but there’s much more satisfaction to be had from growing from seed. It’s simple, cheap, and even free if you save your own My name is Allan. I am ...

Q. I saved a lot of calendula seed and planted them in the fall, but not one plant came up. Any ideas? G. L., Houston A. Your timing was right. Maybe the seeds weren't viable or were sown too deep or ...