Mexican mint marigold is also known as Mexican tarragon, Spanish tarragon and Texas tarragon. Several years ago, before the internet provided great places to obtain gardening information, I was ...

In the winding canals and farms on the fringes of Mexico City, the flower known as the Mexican marigold has been farmed for generations, and takes the spotlight every year in the country's Day of the ...

In the dog days of summer, it can be difficult to imagine how anything can grow, much less thrive. Your plants can crumble under the sun's wrath as easily as you, but some, like Tagetes lucida, love ...

Mexican mint marigold sits in the window in memory of a loved one. (Contributed Photo) I grew up in the Catholic church and with a Nov. 1 birthday always knew about All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day. But ...

Marigolds can be grown indoors before the last frost or directly sown after the danger of frost has passed outdoors. For thriving marigolds, place them under full sun, water them daily, trim leggy ...

Tarragon struggles in the Texas heat, but Mexican mint marigold, which shares the popular herb’s aniselike flavor, is a tasty substitute. Instructions: Mix first four ingredients in a bowl. Fold in ...

Do you like marigolds? Whether you answered yes or no, you will love this one. Tagetes lucida, better known as Mexican mint mari-gold or Texas tarragon, provides a big splash of color in our herb ...

Peasants harvest cempasuchil (Mexican marigold) flowers in Puebla state, Mexico, on Oct. 26, 2020. The Cempasuchil flower is used in Mexico to celebrate the Day of the Dead. (Photo by David ...

When Hernando Cortes brought his army to Mexico in 1552, he was looking for more than Montezuma’s gold. The most durable treasure carried back to Europe by the conquistadores was plants. The invaders ...

Preparations begin for Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico, with farmworkers harvesting Mexican Marigolds on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of life and death to honor ...

In the winding canals and farms on the fringes of Mexico City, the flower known as the Mexican marigold has been farmed for generations, and takes the spotlight every year in the country's Day of the ...

Three marigold plants in terracotta pots sitting on an outdoor table and surrounded by other potted plants - Westend61/Getty Images In the dog days of summer, it can be difficult to imagine how ...