A hedgehog, a marigold flower...
Why ?
Marigold, for a thriving and vibrant ecosystem in your garden!
Calendula officinalis , Marigold is
An essential annual in our gardens. Its flowering begins in early summer and continues regularly until the first frosts. With a golden yellow color that energizes flowerbeds, it attracts numerous insects and brightens bouquets. It rewards those who bring life back into their garden and preserve biodiversity. Healing, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory, it has amazing therapeutic properties.
Did you know ? Its name comes from solsequia . A Latin word composed of sol (sun) and sequi (to follow) which means “which follows the sun” . The Calendula flower has the particularity of adapting to the movements of the sun. It closes at night and reopens when it reappears during the day.
The Hedgehog, an active participant in the biodiversity of your garden!
This small animal is a real indicator of the good quality of garden ecosystems and is also an ally for the gardener! The hedgehog is a valuable helper in green spaces that contributes to their biodiversity . It feeds on slugs, snails, worms, caterpillars, grubs, and other insects that can sometimes ravage crops!
Did you know? The European hedgehog has been a protected animal since 1981. Unfortunately, it is often poisoned by pesticides, killed by cars or garden machinery (brush cutters, lawnmowers, etc.), or suffocated by abandoned waste (plastic bags, etc.), and very often it does not find the shelter that is favorable to its survival.
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