Calendula

Calendula and calendar are derived from the same Latin word, reflecting the plant's almost continuous blooming season.  This sun-loving orange flower is also known as pot marigold, oculus Christi, and amusingly enough, jacknaples on  horseback.

Though it is occasionally thrown into a stewpot as an herb, and the orange petals are still sometimes used to color butter, calendula is most famous for its curative properties. the flower petals have been known for hundreds of years to provide an effective poultice for bites and stings, and the juice of the plant is available even now in ointments and lotions for chapped or burned skin.  During the Civil War, both the Northern and Southern armies used calendula to bind up wounds.

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Here is some basic (good) information on growing an Herb Garden from scratch.  I know its from a Scotts site but they give decent general information that can start beginners down the right path.

Learn about Planting a Herb Garden.

Best thing to do is search around for the best herbs to plant in your location and what might grow best in your environment.

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Cattails (Bulrush)

The shoot provide beta carotene, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin C.

More to view:

http://www.wildmanstevebrill.com/Plants.Folder/Cattails.html

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Herbal Garden

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