At the end of spring planting seasons, many nurseries discount unsold or wilted plants. I cannot resist the urge to bring home one or two plants, revivable and in need of rescue. It is a good time to ...

As ladies, we tend to have a natural love for flowers. They make for the perfect gift, have a way of saying I love you or I’m sorry, and they brighten up any room simply just by being. More than just ...

Calendula, though commonly referred to as pot marigolds, are not true marigolds, but like marigolds are part of the daisy family. Calendulas are native to Mediterranean countries and parts of Europe ...

Marigolds may not be high on the list of exotic flowers, but the healing oil that comes from the flower started making an impact on natural skin remedies centuries ago. Used primarily as an herbal ...

This week time lape is over the beautifully growing of a calendula plant from a seed to flowers. A calendula seed was sown ...

There are few birds more fun to watch than the incredible and iridescent hummingbird. Not only are they beautiful, but they're also beneficial pollinators. While you can certainly use hummingbird ...

When the MOTHER EARTH NEWS editors planted an herb garden at the magazine offices in the spring of 2015, our expectations were low. The weather stayed unnaturally cool, cloudy and soggy for weeks. So, ...

August is of course a month for enjoying your garden. For soaking up those last summery days and longer evenings before the whispers of fall start to appear. But it's also a month for jobs, and plenty ...

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 flowers taste great and look beautiful on your plate, especially on top of your favorite salad. Not all flowers are edible, and you can find complete lists, with pictures, on the Internet.

Alicia is a writer, photographer, and social entrepreneur specializing in sustainable travel, wildlife and nature conservation, and environmentally friendly agriculture and eating. She holds an M.S.