Avoid calendula if you’re allergic to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Don’t use calendula if you’re pregnant or nursing — not enough is known to be sure it is safe. It is best ...
Children can become easily discouraged, so it's important to make their first gardening experiences positive and fruitful. Using plants from our list below should ensure a successful first ...
If you’re keen to encourage wildlife into your garden, Calendula is a good choice ... Larkspur is easy to grow from seed and will reseed in your yard year after year. Ziegler explains that ...
It's possible to extend the growing season by placing early strawberry varieties under cloches or polythene covers in late March. Grown in this way, the plants should produce fruit two to three ...
The origin of loofahs is sometimes confused with that of sponges derived from ocean-dwelling animals. Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants ...