Calendula oil is a natural oil extracted from marigold flowers (Calendula officinalis). It’s often used as a complementary or alternative treatment. It may also be suitable for use as an antiseptic.

For those looking to commemorate their November birthday with a touch of personal flair, consider tapping into this month's birth flowers for meaningful tattoo inspiration. The chrysanthemum and ...

If you are looking for a cheerful annual to grow in borders and containers, it is hard to top calendula. With bright, ...

I LOVE calendula and use it in so many of my DIY recipes, so I knew I had to try out making my own lip balm with this herb ...

If you’re keen to encourage wildlife into your garden, Calendula is a good choice, as the bright yellow and orange flowers attract beneficial insects. They are also known to draw aphids away ...

Unfortunately, while edible flowers can make your meals a little more mindful and demure, they are often overlooked by home chefs. This is a shame since so many of them are easy to grow in the ...

Using a mirror and a limited range of drawing materials, artist Emma Majury demonstrates the technique of drawing a self-portrait. She applies different drawing materials and techniques to create ...

Once you've mastered this simple technique, you'll find many uses for the flowers and leaves you press. Why not embark on a craft project and decorate special cards for family and friends, create ...

But these are not photographs: each hyperreal image is in fact a color pencil drawing, resulting from between 300 and 500 hours of careful construction. Now, Holmes’ works have been brought ...

Pollen is carried by insects or blown by the wind from one flower to another. This process is called pollination. Pollen reaches the new flower and travels to the ovary where it fertilises egg ...