As cooler weather and shorter days sap the flamboyance from most annuals, pot marigolds are more conspicuous, still chugging along and blooming as happily as ever. With dabs of orange and brown in ...

Marigolds can be grown indoors before the last frost or directly sown after the danger of frost has passed outdoors. For thriving marigolds, place them under full sun, water them daily, trim leggy ...

Dear Master Gardener: Are marigolds edible and do they really act as a natural pesticide? Answer: Marigolds, a native of Mexico, have been grown in gardens throughout the world for hundreds of years ...

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 ...

While planning your vegetable garden, you might want to think about ways to incorporate a little more color. There are many flowers that work well as companions or as edible additions to the garden.