At Henchy Family Gardens, we believe gardening is more than tending to the earth — it’s tending to ourselves. Each seed we plant carries a whisper of hope, and each bloom reminds us that growth takes time, care, and faith in the unseen. The garden teaches patience, gratitude, and the quiet joy of watching life unfold right before our eyes. Here, every season is a new chapter, every leaf a story, and every gardener a keeper of both soil and soul.
🌿 “When we garden together, we grow more than plants — we grow community.”
— Henchy Family Gardens
🌼 Calendula 🌼
(Pot Marigold)
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (6 hours/day)
Soil: Well-drained, moderately rich; pH 6.0–7.0
Watering: Regular watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Feeding: Add compost before planting; doesn’t need frequent fertilizer
Support: Compact plants; no support needed
Pests/Disease: Aphids, slugs; remove spent blooms and damaged leaves
Temperature: Cool-season flower; best in 55–75°F
Bloom: Bright orange/yellow flowers from spring to fall; petals are edible and medicinal
🌸 Nasturtium🌸
Sunlight: Full sun to light shade (at least 6 hours/day)
Soil: Poor to moderately fertile; well-drained; pH 6.0–7.5
Watering: Water regularly but don’t overwater; thrives in slightly dry soil
Feeding: Avoid fertilizing — excess nutrients reduce blooms
Support: Provide trellis for climbing varieties; trailing types spill beautifully over edges
Pests/Disease: Aphids, cabbage worms; attracts them away from vegetables (trap crop)
Temperature: Prefers mild temperatures (55–75°F)
Bloom: Summer through fall; edible leaves and flowers with peppery flavor
🌼 Marigold🌼
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile; pH 6.0–7.0
Watering: Water deeply once or twice per week; avoid soggy roots
Feeding: Minimal — too much fertilizer reduces flowering
Support: Low-maintenance; taller types may need light staking
Pests/Disease: Repels many garden pests; watch for spider mites in dry heat
Temperature: Warm-season annual; thrives in 70–90°F
Bloom: From early summer to frost; deadhead spent flowers to extend bloom time