The marigold, a leading contender for our national floral emblem until Congress chose the rose last fall, will bask in its own glory as the 1987 Flower of the Year. The National Garden Bureau, which ...

Marigolds are the flower of October. I have always loved Marigolds, not just because October is my birth month, but for their beautiful bronze, bright red-orange and yellows flowers. They add a nice ...

It’s a no-brainer. Growing flowers from seed is less expensive than buying trays of seedlings, and that is especially true for garden flowers that show off best when planted en masse like alyssum, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Marigolds are marvellous because they are the brightest and most cheerful of all the summer annuals; little soldiers guarding your vegetables from "nasties". They’re an enticing nectar source for ...