Peach trees may be a popular addition to many backyard fruit gardeners, but they're also a magnet for aphids, thrips, and other sap-sucking insects. One smart, environmentally friendly way to reduce ...

IT FELT AS IF the Earth were opening up her parched pores to drink all she could during our first heavy rainstorm last week. More than 4 inches came down on the Gardens at Heather Farm, and in the ...

"What flower is that which bears the Virgin's name, Calendula was chosen by the International Herb Association as Herb of The Year 2008. To receive this honored title it has to be outstanding in at ...

Have you ever heard of calendula flowers? They've been used for centuries in both culinary and medicinal ways, particularly thought to have anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. The petals are ...

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 ...

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A GARDENING expert has revealed the plant that every gardener should plant, claiming it is “better than insect repellent” when it comes to keeping pests at bay. Chris Ware, gardening expert at ...

You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Plant snobs may not grow calendula because it is ordinary and gaudy, but they are wrong. Known as ...