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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Grocery prices keep climbing, cold and flu season never seems far away, and many households now search for practical ways to cut costs while staying healthy. A small herb garden can help tackle both ...

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 ...

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 ...