Marigolds make easy-care bedding flowers and container plants, plus they can be used for companion planting and cut flowers. While starter plants are often sold at garden centers in spring, growing ...

A favorite amongst novice gardeners and expert green thumbs alike, marigolds have a sunny disposition that brightens up any yard. Marigold (scientific name Tagetes) is a genus of around 50 species.

Q. The marigolds I grew from seed last summer had a combination of height and flower color I liked, so I saved some of their seeds. What can I expect if I plant them? — Ann Nelson, Chicago A. Whether ...

Q: How do I save seeds from marigold plants? Do I pick the flowers and let them dry out or wait until the flowers dry on the plant? The fall flowers and even some summer ones are still beautiful. We ...

Materials needed: marigold seed, egg cartons or cell packs, potting soil, soluble garden fertilizer, watering can, granular garden fertilizer, rake, hoe, shovel and trowel. Completion time: Six to ...

Give your garden a head start by saving easy-to-collect seeds from your autumn favourites. From seasonal squashes to culinary herbs, this is a clever (and free) way to increase your seed supply for ...

Marigolds are popular annuals of the Aster family and are in the genus Tagetes. They are native to the Americas, from the southwestern USA to Argentina. Marigolds were sacred plants of the Aztec ...