Saturday, August 6, 2022

Such Cute Calendula

 In early May I sowed Calendula seeds directly into the ground in raised flower beds. It was cold and the seeds remained in the ground until mid-May. 

 

 

As soon as it became warm and even hot, young shoots quickly began to grow. But I had to plant them in other places in the flower bed because they grew very densely.



Since mid-July, bright spots of orange, yellow, pale and brown have graced my raised flower beds. They go well with lilies, delphiniums, sedums, carnations, geraniums.



Calendula which common name is pot marigold, is native to Asia and southern Europe and has been traditionally used in medicine. It belongs to the same family as daisies, chrysanthemums, ragweed.

In September, after the Calendula blooms, I will definitely collect the seeds so I won't buy seeds next spring.

Now a natural medicine from Calendula is sold in a pharmacy:


Outwardly, an infusion of pot marigold flowers is used for rinsing as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity. 

Do you grow Calendula or do you use medicine made from it?  

 

 

Now I'm learning to paint birds:


 








 

Here is my new video of my watercolors painted in summer:

 







20 comments:

  1. You have a wonderfully colourful garden, Nadezda. Congratulations on learning to paint birds. I am looking forward to seeing more.

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    1. David, I will learn to paint more birds. It makes me know their types and features.

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  2. Kaunista kehäkukkien kukintaa.
    Upeita maalauksia. Olet taitava.

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    1. Kiitos, Kruunuvuokko. I try to learn more in painting and gardening.

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  3. Your calendula flowers are very pretty, Nadazda. I have not sown them for many years. Beautitul paintings.

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    1. Marit, I haven't planted calendula for many years either, but this spring my flower seedlings died from frost and calendula seeds were at my fingertips.

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  4. I've grown calendula and I will say they do add color to the garden. A good plant for any garden.

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    1. I agree, Jack. I liked the colors they add to other flowers.

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  5. Boa tarde Nadezda. Obrigado pela visita e carinho. Um bom domingo e um ótimo início de semana. As flores são maravilhosas e seus desenhos são muito lindos.

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  6. Hi Nadezda,
    Your garden is wonderful. The marigolds are beautiful and look so good with the other flowers.
    Your paintings are all fantastic, both the birds and the watercolors in the video. You are a great artist.
    Hugs and all the best for you

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    1. Thank you Maria for your such kind words. Glad you liked my works,

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  7. Que bonitas. Anima el precioso colorido que tienen amiga.
    Sigue pintando pájaros se te da muy bien Nadezda.
    Te deseo un buen miércoles.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Si, Laura calendula es una flor bonita. Me alegra que te gusten mis pajaritos.
      Feliz semana.

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  8. Se ven preciosas, yo plante algunas hace tiempo y ahora nacen solas. Tus pinturas de pájaros son muy bonitas, como tus acuarelas. Un abrazo.

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    1. Teresa, me alegro que tu plantas calendula en tu jardin tambien. Realmente ellas son muy bonitas.

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  9. I enjoyed watching your picture show - what lovely atmospheric paintings. You capture the character of each place. And I love the bird pictures too. I should grow more marigolds, they are lovely cheerful flowers.

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    1. I'm glad Jenny you liked my watercolors. I started learning painting some months ago and I really like it very much. This hobby distracts me.

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