Marigold

If there is one flower I recommend to every gardener — whether you have a sprawling allotment or a cluster of pots on a balcony — it is the marigold. Bold, cheerful, almost unfairly easy to grow, and packed with practical garden benefits, marigolds have earned their place at the centre of my planting plans for over two decades. In …

For years, gardeners have put bright marigolds in the corners of their vegetable patches because they know they will help their plants grow. But this little flower is much more than just a gorgeous face. The marigold is one of the best plants for vegetable gardeners since it works hard and is very useful. It protects and supports your crop …