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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Looking for quick garden colour? These fast-growing flowers planted in May will bloom in just weeks and brighten your outdoor ...

“A Garden to Dye For” by Chris McLaughlin walks you through how to create your own colorful dyes with plants from your garden. Although the word “marigold” is in calendula’s common name, it’s not ...

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 ...