Yes - Please share how you and your mom make medicinal products!

@Cassiesgrayhouse

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I would love that too! ❤🌼

@Bamboo4U2

4 жыл бұрын

...which is all well and good for a minor abrasion or minor ailment, but please, don't turn this channel into some smelly hippie "don't need no western medicine I gots plants" channel. There are enough of those lunatics who garden and also run "homesteads." (See: retreatists / shut-ins.) Seriously, one of them had a serious problem with her liver and her doctor was trying to do a differential diagnosis. This is where the doctor tries to rule things out and asks the patient to go off all medications not prescribed. And this homesteader mentions how she's "taking thistle." A simple google search of "liver problems" + "thistle" returned a scad of pages urging people not to ingest that herb due to possible *liver failure* . Let's just see our doctor for anything beyond "mild irritation," okay folks? Hundreds of years of research into chemical compounds of plants in search of medicines wiped out by some home-schooled twit pedaling thistle for some stupid (unscientific and unproven) "remedy."

@brendabraun5522

4 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you and your mom show how to make your medicinal products as well.

@forexercises

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes please. I'd love to see more of you two together!!! I completely trust you not to go all crazy with the western medicine is evil thing.

@Bamboo4U2

4 жыл бұрын

@@brendabraun5522 Oh, FFS.... Laura, address this. See your doctor first before *FORAGING FOR MEDICINE* Oh, my God....

We need a greenhouse tour! Looks like you have lots of good stuff in there.

I always plant Marigolds around the tomatoes 🍅 to divert the bugs. I believe Calendulas are in this family? Now if I could only find beautiful plants that the squirrels 🐿 detest!

I really like it when you do a whole video on one plant! I'm a little embarrassed to say I really knew nothing about this plant except that I have heard the name before! Lol! It does make it nice when you're looking for information on a plant to find a whole video devoted to it. Thank you, and keep 'em comin'!

I would LOVE a video on how to make some DIY calendula products. Those could make a great gift too! Speaking of gifts, would you consider doing a video on what you’d make for someone as a New Gardener Starter kit. A round up of your faves of the things anyone who’s going to start gardening would need or want!

@samsung-mq4ih

4 жыл бұрын

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@samsung-mq4ih

4 жыл бұрын

lovely greens

@jifangfox8367

4 жыл бұрын

Allie Louderback NA amorning x.

I adore Calendulas. Like Sunflowers, they make me happy watching them grow in my yard.

Oh Calendula is such a versatile plant. I make a healing salve with jojoba, olive, sweet almond, calendula and comfrey 💜 thank you for sharing!

@christinewinner6425

4 жыл бұрын

Can you give us the recipe.

@MilkAndHoneyAcreage

4 жыл бұрын

Kindra's Spiritual Journey Ooh would love to see a salve recipe! 😍

Who knew this was not only a beautiful plant but so versatile...not me! Yes,please video of making salves etc. 💛

Last year was my first year "big girl gardening," and calendula was my absolute favorite. Its a great confidence building plant you can start from seed. lol

my youtube recommended has a certain sense of humor.

This was the first season I had Calendula in my garden and I L O V E D it! It could not be easier to grow, I grew from seed directly in the garden bed in late May. I swear every seed germinated, I easily transplanted them and had gorgeous color in the garden through til mid November in Cleveland, Ohio zone 6B. After watching your video, thinking I’ll sow some in a pot too next year, already ordered some different colored seed for next season.

I love that both the traditional and new varieties have a place in your yard

Haven’t tried the newer varieties of Calendula yet, but will certainly be looking for some next spring! Thanks for helping me add to my (very long 😉) plant list! 💚🌿🐞🦋🐝

Yes, please! We’d love to hear some of your calendula recipes.

💖 Thank you Laura, Happy Holidays. Take Care & God Bless, Chris-Raleigh NC

I would absolutely love it if you guys did a video on how you make your calendula salves and teas! This is a rather exciting plant. Not a video I expected to watch this morning. Now, when will spring get here?

@gardenanswer

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn’t expect to have such gorgeous looking plants still! Had to take advantage 👍😊

I love this! Brilliant. Please do this more often and then you can form a “catalog” of different plants. Can’t wait for salve and other products 😍

All of your videos are wonderful, but I love how this plant spotlight was structured! I'll definitely be adding calendula to my garden 😊

This plant will be in my garden next year. Love all the great info you shared. I’m always learning something from you in each video. Thanks!!

Would LOVE to see videos about home made products like the salves and teas you mentioned...maybe a video with your mom 🥰

I will be planting that in my garden! A plant that does so much!

Wow! I love calendula, especially for bouquets, but had no idea it had so many benefits. It was so fun meeting you and your family today! You are just as genuine and beautiful in person. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.

I agree with every reason, they're ace!

I infuse olive oil with calendula a d chamomile and use it in my handmade soap!

@mariankay6482

4 жыл бұрын

I make a tea with calendula and chamomile that has helped the sickest most upset tummy! The chamomile is good and has a bit better flavor than the calendula but the calendula is the one that really seals the deal and heals the sickest and most tender stomach. I just add a little bit of honey to it. It's got a little bit of a natural sweetness on it's own. 😋❤

@Bamboo4U2

4 жыл бұрын

Great! For soap, fine. For actual medicine, uh... No.

@mariankay6482

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bamboo4U2 Don't take my word for it... I dated an herbologist who owned an herb store many years ago. Calendula was his main go to for ppl with stomach flu or bugs. Here's what I found, quickly, on the web. www.mountainmels.com/blogs/news/supporting-gut-health Calendula (Calendula officinalis) Calendula, calendula! One of my personal favorites for many reasons. However, for the purpose of this post we will focus on the benefits calendula provides for the gut! Calendula can improve digestion and absorption, reduce inflammation in the gut wall, detoxify the body from pathogens, help fight amoebic infections and worms and help to heal pelvic and bowel infections. It’s very diverse, gentle, and effective for clearing the gut and helping to heal your damaged gut wall!

Thank you.....I'll have to plant a Calendula in my garden next year!💜 A lot of great information.

So glad you made this video because my Godiva was a bust this summer out in a container. They were in afternoon sun and the impatiens did amazing while the Godiva barely opened its blooms. I will give it another try next season, but I’ll plant beside my arbor in a hanging basket next to the veggie bed.

Can’t wait for spring. I just received my flower press. I have a Calendula and I’m going to start drying blooms today.

Had calendula in Michigan and thanks for reminding me. I will have to try here in Florida. Lots of great reasons

Yes please do a video on calendula products. Thank you for brightening my day!

Great information, Laura! I will certainly be planting Calendula in my garden!

Just want to say your videos never fail to impress. Happened upon one of your videos when I was looking up pee fee hydrangea information and was very impressed. Have since subscribed and learn something each time I watch. All the info on eco-friendly gardening is so helpful. I'm also learning a lot from your videos on the more crafty aspects of gardening (like planters, floral arrangements, etc). Thank you and please keep the videos coming!

New plant to hunt down in the spring!! Thanks for the info Laura!

How interesting... I'd love to learn more about the medicinal properties of this plant and learn how to make a salve with it. That sounds like such a great gift idea for family and friends. ❤

@thatonegirlelaine

4 жыл бұрын

It's such a great plant and so soothing.

@Bamboo4U2

4 жыл бұрын

Great. Go to medical school and / or become a pharmacist or get an advanced degree in chemistry and become a chemist for a pharmaceutical company.

@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bamboo4U2 Geez, why so negative? Before there were chemists and pharmacists and doctors our ancestors made all kinds of remedies from all sorts of plants. In fact a lot of the medicines we have now came from plants and we are still discovering what they are capable of. She just wants to know how to make a salve...it's not that big of a deal.

@Bamboo4U2

4 жыл бұрын

@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane I know. I just get a little frustrated when people (not her) want to go back to the dark ages or "just can't wait" for an apocalypse so they can start pharmacology from scratch, lol. I shudder to think of the reemergence of "apothecaries."

I love medicinal plants and flowers. I’ll have to add this to my garden. Thank you for the informative video. Awesome job.

Beautiful, I planted Calendula this past season!! I loved it & will be planting it again!! 😊🌼🌿🐝

Recently picked up gardening and stumbled across this video when looking for plants to keep pests at bay. Thanks!

I would LOVE to see how you make stuff with calendula!

Hi Laura! I have some of the older variety of Calendula with purple flowers that live year round in Zone 7a/7b. I've had them for years and love them! The Godiva's are beautiful! I'll need to try some next year. Yes, please do a video with your Mom on making slaves, teas, etc. That would be fun to watch! Thank you so much for sharing! Love how you put this video together!

You are SO helpful! You warm my heart!💞

Wow, had no idea that this plant is so amazing. Thanks Laura.

We have wild ones in our back gardens every year, but less this year since we had little rain. Their orange heads are one of the first to show; but I'm grateful for this video as I learned a lot about its cousins!

That's awesome, I'm always looking for natural remedies, thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the information they do look gorgeous 👍😁 love your video's I had learn a lot🤩🍄

I'm trying to decide what I should grow on my tiny patio next year. I'll have to think about this one!

Yes, please do some videos on making herbal salves, teas, etc. Loved this video!

QUESTION: As soon as you said they were almost sterile I thought they would not be medicinal like the old fashioned Calendula. Would the old variety be stronger for those purposes? I'm growing mine for medicinal and edible uses but have just started on this journey and would LOVE to see how you prepare them.

Yes, I was going to ask for a video showing us how you would use it in food & for medicinal. I think I'll plant this & lavendar next to my coop.

Yeah! Would love to learn more about what you and your mom do with the calendula!

Thank you for this video. Despite being a gardener for decades, I've never used calendula! That will be changing now.

@Bamboo4U2

4 жыл бұрын

You've never planted marigolds? They're Calendula. Marigold is a common name for the plant.

Great video Laura :) Wishing you and your family a happy new decade 🎉 That calendula really is the most beautiful shade of yellow. It's definitely the next plant I'm going to get and I would love to see a video about the teas your mom makes. I've become so interested in using plants for medicinal products. I love making hand and face lotions using aloe vera and chamomile 🌼🌼🌼

I am already growing calendula and I can’t wait

Great video - I love these and can’t wait to hear more about them. I love to hear that along with using them for medicinal purposes for us, you can feed them to chickens too!!

Loved this video Gonna put this plant on my list for the spring. Thanks for the inspiration.

Yes, please show us how you use it for medicinal purposes. That would be a good project for us during the holidays. We enjoy your videos so much. Thank you!

Yet another plant to add to my 2019 plant list these are going by my chicken coupe 😁😁

Love this! Please share more on how you make your medicinal products. ❤️

I sure hope I will be able to find these at the garden centers this spring!

Yes please show us how u make ur stuff!!! Love that idea

Would be really interested in the teas and salves video!! This was such an informative video - loved it!

Calendula makes a healthy tea. I love it. Dry the flowers and use in your herb tea.

Haha! I was just watching Jess on Roots & Refuge (latest vlog) & saw she wears the exact same leopard print Vans that you do!!!!😄

Beautiful flower!! Another flower I need. 😁

This is a plant I shall be looking for next year thanks for all that info it sure is nice to know all that 🦋

I grew Calendula from seed for the first time this year and wow--what beautiful flowers! Bright yellow and orange, and they just keep blooming even in freezing temperatures. I didn't know all of the benefits though. I'll be putting this in my garden every year now.

@valerieelfering692

4 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the blush colored pink ones? Beautiful! A friend of mine grew them this past spring and I had never seen them before.

Great informations! Thank you!

Yes, please share how you use calendula for teas and other things, would love to see it

Calendulas are beautiful and the fact you can use them for medicinal purposes, teas is a big bonus. Please share how you make saps and what ever else you and your mom make....tincture, oils.... Thank you guys, great information as always! Hugs from the rainy Atlanta.🤗🌲🌧☔💜

My goto flowers to start from seed are calendula, cosmos, marigold and corn marigold. They're all super easy to grow from seed and flower for a long period (corn marigold tends to get a bit messy because it's a wild flower though... It flowers late into autumn though). Poppies are also easy, once they're in they reseed and grow every year, they're almost like a weed so if you don't want them to come back don't grow them. Despite the fact they're quite hard to start from seed in a controlled environment, they're much better once they reseed. I'm also growing borage (which is also very easy to start from seed) this year to spread around the veg garden to attract more beneficial insects to that area.

Thank you, have been needing to find this info a long time. I knew there was a reason I let calendula rampage in my vegi patch but couldn’t remember 😂

I make infused oil with calendula, marigold, lavender, pansies, and hollyhock leaves and flowers. I also add them to salads to share at my community garden. I love calendula.

Fascinating!

This was a really interesting topic! I learned a lot!

Love a multi-purpose plant like this. Please do more videos on similar multi-beneficial plants.

Thanks for posting this. I never heard of it before. Will have to check out to see if we have that around here.

I used to grow the old varieties but they have all disappeared, I may have to give them a try. Thanks 😊

Love it's and thank you for sharing😍😍

Yes! Please teach us how to use calendulas in salves & oils!

Speaking of pollinators, I have always hoped you might do a bed solely for butterflies and hummingbirds, including lots of host plants. Have you ever thought about doing this? Getting all the proper plants and organizing them beautifully Is a struggle, but I know you could pull it off. I know you don’t like red, but this could be that one area of the garden where you allow it?! 😉

I would love to watch you make teas from plants in the garden!

@Bamboo4U2

4 жыл бұрын

I think the best one, Camellia, is not hardy in her zone. Camellia, if I'm not mistaken (Camellia Sinensis) is the species from which we get green tea and other teas.

I would love to see a series on salves. Maybe consider a video on making teas with herbs too.

I plan to plant a medicinal herb garden, very simple and relevant ways to be sustainable and take better care of our families while being surrounded in beauty! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Very........Informative video on Calendula flowering plant.

Thank you for this info. Im always looking for good pollinators. And i would love to see how you make items out of the extraordinary plant.

Thank you laura very gd info

I love calendula😍🌼

Great info!

Yes, please make videos on how to use plants as medicinal medicine!! 😊 I love knowing that I could grow something besides its beauty but for so many uses for me, my family, and my animals. ❤️

Thank you for all that knowledge your the best.

Nice informative video for my coffee with Laura and a great idea to see you making salve or oils that would be great! Thank you for all this as I am adding this plant to the list for next years classroom garden with the children!!

Learned so much!

Very interesting, thanks Laura.

Thank you

I love calendula!

Who knew this beautiful plant had so many benefits other than just looking good - one being they are edible! I would love to see videos on how to make some of the medicinal products you mentioned.

Great video!

Wow, great info!

One of my faves! An Old World pot herb.

Would really love to learn how to create teas and salves, etc.! Looking forward to your videos on that process!!

I would be interested in seeing a video on making the salve. I am trying to make a medicinal food forest and this video was so helpful.

Googling zones now!! Beautiful