Q: I live in the country, and my cat sometimes ventures off my deck on nice days. I am planning a garden and want to choose plants that won't poison my cat if he nibbles them. What do you suggest? A: ...

Marigolds have long been used as a source of fabric dye, ... eggplant, and tomatoes. Next week start: Balsam bachelor buttons, calendula, cockscomb, gaillardia, marigold, morning glory ...

I watered the flowers: bachelor buttons, petunias, chrysanthemums, marigolds and periwinkles. I kept a watering pot handy, and often left it filled the day before so I would remember to do this.

Right now, he's got bachelor buttons, lavender and nasturtiums blooming. Other plants he's looking to grow include edible flowers such as marigolds, borage, sweet Williams and violas.

Now, it’s time for the bachelor’s button to shine. “Our sales of bachelor’s buttons have steadily increased over the past decade,” Powning confirms. Blue, he says, is the most popular color.

I'm also sowing seeds of bachelor buttons, nigella, sweet peas, California poppies and larkspur. They actually need a chill to germinate. Cool season crops I've planted include peas, cabbage, kale ...