The bright and cheerful calendula (Calendula officinalis) is often known by names like pot marigold or Scotch marigold, although it's not a true marigold. This easy-to-grow annual has fuzzy, green, ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A GARDENING expert has revealed the one flower you need to plant now — claiming it is “better than insect repellent” when it comes to keeping pests at bay. Chris Ware, of Climbing Wild Gardeners, says ...

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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 ...