Calendula
Calendula (also called pot marigold) earns its place in nearly every Growing Dome bed: edible in salads and on cakes, valued in herbal medicine for skin salves and infused oils, and effective as a companion plant for pest deterrence. The cheerful annual self-seeds reliably and produces from spring through frost. From bright orange and yellow blooms to herbal preparations to companion planting roles, dome owners are putting calendula to work in multiple ways. Explore variety selection, harvest practices for fresh and dried use, infused oil and salve recipes, and stories from owners on weaving calendula into their dome year over year.
How to Succeed with Companion Planting
April 29, 2025
Companion planting is a great tool to utilize in your dome greenhouse and your garden. Learn about the benefits of companion planting and how to choose the best plant companions.
How to Make the Best Calendula Lotion Recipe and Bug Repellent Salve
May 9, 2023
Calendula is an amazing herbal medicine that has been used for centuries. From skin healing salves and lotions to tinctures and teas this plant will quickly become a staple on your modern homestead. Plus it is easy to grow and simple to turn into everyday items! From how to make calendula oil, to making this…
Growing Lettuce in a Greenhouse
January 6, 2023
These days it is even more important to be able to grow your own lettuce as crops in California’s Salinas Valley are currently fighting Impatiens necrotic spot virus, or INSV, which is mainly spread by thrips. Pythium wilt is another crop disease that attacks lettuce, generally along with INSV causing lettuce to wilt or completely collapse. We recommend planting lettuce as this disease may affect its availability since California grows approximately 70% of the lettuce consumed in the US. There has never been a better time to grow lettuce in your backyard!
Attracting Bees to your Greenhouse
October 13, 2021
Will Bees Help Your Greenhouse? Attracting bees to your greenhouse will certainly encourage ample harvests. New greenhouses don’t always get discovered by local pollinators, which might leave the gardener empty-handed, or with much less produce than anticipated when it comes time to harvest. It is the job of the gardener to help pollinators find the…
Revitalize Your Garden with Calendula: How to Grow and Harvest Calendula
April 1, 2020
Calendula is a versatile and low maintenance plant that can add beauty and utility to any greenhouse or outdoor garden. This plant is not only attractive to pollinators, but it also has numerous medicinal and culinary uses. From its high flavonoid content to its ability to attract beneficial insects and act as a trap crop, calendula is an excellent addition to any garden. In this blog post, we will explore how to grow calendula, companion planting options, and how to harvest and use this incredible plant.
How to Control Aphids in your Greenhouse
February 25, 2015
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