tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post6621372637428847656..comments2024-03-26T09:26:46.781-07:00Comments on MySecretGarden: Gold of CalendulaTatyana@MySecretGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-71512654792011782352010-11-19T00:08:51.309-08:002010-11-19T00:08:51.309-08:00What a richly beautiful post about a simply beauti...What a richly beautiful post about a simply beautiful flower! And informative as well. Thank you, Tatyana ;) JackAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-45006199751329466872010-10-30T17:53:12.004-07:002010-10-30T17:53:12.004-07:00This is the first year I have ever grown calendula...This is the first year I have ever grown calendula. I threw the seeds around in the spring, and wondered what happened to them. But here it is fall, and they appeared! Lovely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-36912096790321718722010-10-28T10:05:22.023-07:002010-10-28T10:05:22.023-07:00The golden tones of Calendula remind me of our Swa...The golden tones of Calendula remind me of our Swamp Sunflowers. And medicinal and long-blooming as well -- I wonder how they would do here?? :)sweetbayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248743114944736346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-1814751275112185492010-10-27T08:50:53.318-07:002010-10-27T08:50:53.318-07:00Thank you dear friends!
Jean, you are SO right! I...Thank you dear friends! <br />Jean, you are SO right! I do not like yellow, but calendula is an exception. Barbara, you drink a shotglass of vodka and smell a calendula flower! Just kidding, sorry. I'll e-mail you.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-90275230883050792562010-10-26T19:44:21.184-07:002010-10-26T19:44:21.184-07:00Tatyana, For someone whose favorite color is not y...Tatyana, For someone whose favorite color is not yellow, you sure have a lot of beautiful yellow flowers growing.:-) I love the calendula. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-34174430809207030802010-10-26T19:24:26.588-07:002010-10-26T19:24:26.588-07:00I love this flower, but, have never tried to grow ...I love this flower, but, have never tried to grow it! I am going to try it~Might be able to scatter a few seeds this fall~Your photos are lovely and inspiring~gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-74512975698336193342010-10-26T18:35:48.343-07:002010-10-26T18:35:48.343-07:00Lovely photos and post! I haven't grown Calend...Lovely photos and post! I haven't grown Calendula before, but I had a client ask me for it, and I've just ordered seeds...I can't wait to try it! I love learning about herbal remedies--it's fascinating! Look forward to reading more of your site.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09643317297830165273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-19084513171142381502010-10-26T15:24:48.676-07:002010-10-26T15:24:48.676-07:00Tatyana, I love your post on Calendula. I didn...Tatyana, I love your post on Calendula. I didn't realize it was so versatile.<br />I was just in the hospital and met the sweetest little Russian gal who took great care of me. I gave her my blog address and told her to go visit your blog and that she would enjoy it very much. She loves flowers.RainGardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071017261791897927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-54140191969315901142010-10-26T14:29:11.762-07:002010-10-26T14:29:11.762-07:00All hail the calendula. Petals in ice cubes sound...All hail the calendula. Petals in ice cubes sounds great.catharine Howardhttp://www.catharinehoward.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-65872526871491699932010-10-26T12:14:40.159-07:002010-10-26T12:14:40.159-07:00Gorgeous! I love how artfully you displayed the ca...Gorgeous! I love how artfully you displayed the calendula blooms. And I love all your other bouquets. But my favorite was finding your photos of Italy. Is there a more beautiful country? Possibly, but with the exception of the U.S., it's my favorite country.Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-48449598304545604732010-10-26T11:13:50.553-07:002010-10-26T11:13:50.553-07:00Calendulas are great, great, flowers. I love the ...Calendulas are great, great, flowers. I love the way they spread around our garden and make the loveliest combinations.Victoria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16014235737941054206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-79488511446357949302010-10-26T07:48:12.554-07:002010-10-26T07:48:12.554-07:00Hi, Tatyana;
Love this post. I've got a grandm...Hi, Tatyana;<br />Love this post. I've got a grandma who taught me how to use calendula as an ointment for the horses.Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-51611005392776682222010-10-26T07:31:08.285-07:002010-10-26T07:31:08.285-07:00I can't help but say... you are Tatyana and yo...I can't help but say... you are Tatyana and you are wonderful! Such a captivating post. One of my favorites!Carolyn ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05722229442110193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-55461698707877814842010-10-26T06:44:26.740-07:002010-10-26T06:44:26.740-07:00Tatyana, my German mother-in-law, now 85, used to ...Tatyana, my German mother-in-law, now 85, used to make calendula ointment for cuts and scrapes. I think it's fantastic that you do it too, and would love to here your recipe (the one with vodka). Thanks for reminding me that I must finally plant some in my garden.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956948481990170675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-54720743853496611052010-10-26T05:54:31.838-07:002010-10-26T05:54:31.838-07:00Thank you all for your comments! Calendula is trul...Thank you all for your comments! Calendula is truly a great plant. I plant it as a companion plant, together with nasturtiums and marigolds, among vegetables to deter pests. I don't make lotions and creams myself, I leave it for specialists. I make simple calendula water (flowers + boiling water, let it stay for several hours, cool) as a facial rinse, and<br />flowers+vodka for cuts, Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-837057314954605982010-10-26T05:32:08.365-07:002010-10-26T05:32:08.365-07:00Wonderful post Tatyana! I knew some of the medicin...Wonderful post Tatyana! I knew some of the medicinal stuff, but not all by any stretch - so thanks for that and for the glorious photos. :)Nutty Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06146296943319504785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-61448278389906105872010-10-26T03:56:00.088-07:002010-10-26T03:56:00.088-07:00Great post!
I didn't know calendula had so ma...Great post! <br />I didn't know calendula had so many medicinal applications. Thanks for the advice!ferhttp://www.mygardeninjapan.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-13097203676671217872010-10-26T02:45:03.735-07:002010-10-26T02:45:03.735-07:00That is a beautiful golden color! Thank you for sh...That is a beautiful golden color! Thank you for sharing.Missy Flowershttp://www.missyflowers.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-51443127386967867202010-10-26T01:00:03.237-07:002010-10-26T01:00:03.237-07:00I used to have these everywhere. All self seeded, ...I used to have these everywhere. All self seeded, looked great until the heat of July, when many succumbed to powdery mildew sadly. They are one of the most popular companion plants in many vegetable gardens around, beautiful flower.<br /><br />I've always fancied growing a variety called 'Indian Prince', very deep colour.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-85879844389231764062010-10-25T23:10:22.027-07:002010-10-25T23:10:22.027-07:00So well said and inspiring images.So well said and inspiring images.Hermeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00968366076064269729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-74989975763391696212010-10-25T18:36:23.697-07:002010-10-25T18:36:23.697-07:00Tatyana, I don't think I have ever grown the p...Tatyana, I don't think I have ever grown the pot marigolds but will certainly look for them next spring.<br /><br />EileenGatsbys Gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04228978705943696143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-70400384937233033362010-10-25T16:48:47.758-07:002010-10-25T16:48:47.758-07:00Loved the mix of pictures at the end, so pretty!Loved the mix of pictures at the end, so pretty!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-41612289550061866812010-10-25T14:21:02.594-07:002010-10-25T14:21:02.594-07:00I have sown some ('indian prince') for nex...I have sown some ('indian prince') for next year! Would love to know your lotion remedy. Lovely plant and post! XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12169459398749257493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-88719986962128767352010-10-25T12:04:18.031-07:002010-10-25T12:04:18.031-07:00My mother grew Calendula and so do I. Calendula ar...My mother grew Calendula and so do I. Calendula are troopers that continue to bloom in my garden despite the cold weather. They come back every year with their bright sunny faces. I would love to hear how you make some of your Calendula potions.Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-557907622038340443.post-79463213425413438502010-10-25T09:15:17.342-07:002010-10-25T09:15:17.342-07:00Gorgeous!!!
Another flower to put on my list for n...Gorgeous!!!<br />Another flower to put on my list for next year.Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.com