Calendula Post #1
Why Every Homesteader Should Grow Calendula
Calendula is one of the easiest and most useful flowers to grow on a homestead. Its bright orange and yellow blooms add beauty to gardens while providing a variety of practical uses.
Reasons to grow calendula:
Easy for beginners
Attracts pollinators
Blooms for months
Excellent cut flower
Useful in homemade products
Calendula flowers can be harvested throughout the growing season and dried for later use. Many homesteaders use dried calendula in soaps, salves, lotions, and bath products.
The plant readily reseeds itself, making it a reliable addition to herb gardens year after year.