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Mo

  • Joined Jun 2010
  • Yorkshire
    • A Small Holding
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #45 on: February 23, 2011, 04:06:07 pm »
Fleecewife!

Look who I found peeking through! I'm so pleased they like Yorkshire soil.

Hermit

  • Joined Feb 2010
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #46 on: February 23, 2011, 04:30:30 pm »
Mines peeping through up here. Have now moved it from all over the garden into one spot, did not know how big the roots were so might get some still growing in the garden.

Fleecewife

  • Joined May 2010
  • South Lanarkshire
    • ScotHebs
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #47 on: February 23, 2011, 06:26:47 pm »
Hi Mo  :wave: - wonderful !  I'm glad it's survived and likes its new home  :).  Mine isn't through quite yet.

I have now at last dug some up for Ian and Faith0504 so will be packing it up and getting it sent now or it will be in flower before it gets there  ;D

Hermit - the tiniest bit will regrow so you will probably still have it where it was - but once any little bits come through you can see where they are and dig them up while they are still small.  That will get rid of them from the old place.

 :bee: :bee: :bee: :bee: :bee:
"Let's not talk about what we can do, but do what we can"

There is NO planet B - what are YOU doing to save our home?

Do something today that your future self will thank you for - plant a tree

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faith0504

  • Joined Aug 2010
  • Cairngorms
  • take it easy and chill
    • blaemuir cottage
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #48 on: February 23, 2011, 07:03:48 pm »
thank you fleecewife  :bouquet: :wave:

knightquest

  • Joined May 2010
  • Birmingham
    • Knight Pet Supplies
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #49 on: February 23, 2011, 08:14:55 pm »
Ian (me), Diane (my wife) and 4 dogs. Ollie (Lab mix) , Quest (Malamute), Gazer and Boris (Leonbergers)

benkt

  • Joined Apr 2010
  • Cambridgeshire
    • Hempsals Community Farm
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #50 on: February 23, 2011, 09:29:17 pm »
Do you have any more available yet fleecewife? I'm looking for some!

Fleecewife

  • Joined May 2010
  • South Lanarkshire
    • ScotHebs
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #51 on: February 23, 2011, 11:54:22 pm »
Do you have any more available yet fleecewife? I'm looking for some!

Masses  ;D ;D  It's just a question of getting it packed up and sent off - so far every time I have gone to do it, it has either snowed, frozen solid, or an emergency has come up.  But it's dug now so has to be sent.  Just pm me your address Benkt and I will add you to the list  :)  The more people who grow comfrey and bypass the ridiculously expensive options from plant nurseries, the better  :).
"Let's not talk about what we can do, but do what we can"

There is NO planet B - what are YOU doing to save our home?

Do something today that your future self will thank you for - plant a tree

 Love your soil - it's the lifeblood of your land.

Hermit

  • Joined Feb 2010
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #52 on: February 24, 2011, 07:30:08 am »
Same here I am waiting to pack up Sweet Sicely and Southernwood to send south to an RC mate. ::)

Mo

  • Joined Jun 2010
  • Yorkshire
    • A Small Holding
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #53 on: February 24, 2011, 09:00:23 am »
Do you have any more available yet fleecewife? I'm looking for some!

Masses  ;D ;D  It's just a question of getting it packed up and sent off - so far every time I have gone to do it, it has either snowed, frozen solid, or an emergency has come up.  But it's dug now so has to be sent.  Just pm me your address Benkt and I will add you to the list  :)  The more people who grow comfrey and bypass the ridiculously expensive options from plant nurseries, the better  :).

Well said, and thank you for your kindness.

northfifeduckling

  • Joined Jan 2009
  • Fife
    • North Fife Blog
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #54 on: February 24, 2011, 09:06:48 am »
I also have loads peeking out already - anyone in Fife needing any? Not bocking 14, though... :&>

deepinthewoods

  • Guest
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #55 on: March 01, 2011, 03:06:38 pm »
a quick recipe for comfrey ointment, steep lots of ripped up leaves in warm not hot olive oil with a sprig of rosemary(for remembrance) for a gd few hrs, strain off and gently melt in sum beeswax until melted, pour into jars and allow to cool. it helps anything from cuts to burns or jut sore hands. i did a test years ago when i burnt the fingers on one hand, i treated two fingers with the comfrey and two with e45, the comfrey treated fingers healed much quicker. not scientific i know but hey it was enough for me. i also know of people who have successfully treated psoriasis and ecxzema with the same stuff. try a small area first, as with all home remedies. 

northfifeduckling

  • Joined Jan 2009
  • Fife
    • North Fife Blog
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #56 on: March 01, 2011, 03:32:09 pm »
why do I seem to remember that this was made from the roots? That's why I never made it, too messy :&>

Mo

  • Joined Jun 2010
  • Yorkshire
    • A Small Holding
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #57 on: March 01, 2011, 03:54:06 pm »
That sounds interesting - does the rosemary stop it being stinky?

deepinthewoods

  • Guest
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #58 on: March 01, 2011, 04:04:01 pm »
ive never tried with the roots tbh, as for the smell the comfreys used fresh so smells of cucumber!, the rosemary is there to 'remind' the skin of its normally healthy state u dont need v much rosemary just a little sprig. i normally use just enough oil to cover the comfrey. my daughter made a batch of this a few yrs back when she was about seven and sold little pots at a local fair for £2 each v successfully making a profit after costs of £36 in about 2 hrs. she can be quite persuasive mind. ;)

knightquest

  • Joined May 2010
  • Birmingham
    • Knight Pet Supplies
Re: Comfrey
« Reply #59 on: March 01, 2011, 07:08:26 pm »
Thank you Juliet.  ;)  :bouquet:

Received and planted!

Ian
Ian (me), Diane (my wife) and 4 dogs. Ollie (Lab mix) , Quest (Malamute), Gazer and Boris (Leonbergers)

 

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