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Remember when I made my plantain infused oil (and dandelion infused oil, calendula infused oil, and comfrey infused oil) in the spring, and I promised to come back in fall/winter with some awesome DIY projects for you to make with your new oils? Well, I did not forget that promise. Partly because I’m looking…
Calendula is a traditional remedy for burns, wounds, grazes, and rashes. For broken or cut skin: 1) Clean the wound with an antiseptic solution 2) When clean, apply a calendula tincture to the affected area 3 times per day. 3) It can also be applied to rashes, burns, and healing grazes 3 times per day….
I have not tried these yet, but they sound interesting: Sweet Marigold Muffins Ingredients: *1/2 cup softened butter *1/2 cup white sugar *2 large eggs *1/2 cup of self-raising flour *1 teaspoon baking powder *2 tablespoons calendula flower petals *raw sugar (optional) Directions: 1) Put the butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder in a…
I have not tried this recipe yet, but it sounds interesting: Fettuccine with Marigold Sauce Ingredients: *1.5 cups milk *1 large onion, quartered *4 tbsp. marigold (calendula) petals, fresh or dried *2 large carrots, sliced lengthwise *1 bay leaf *4 oz. butter *3/4 cup all-purpose flour *1.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated *salt and pepper to…
Name: *Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Calendula is part of this beautiful wildflower seed mix. Description: *an annual plant *looks good in ground or in containers, though not a big fan of hanging baskets Parts Used: *Petals Position: *Full to part sun *fertile, well-drained soil Propagation: *grow from seed *In the fall, you can begin the seeds…