Rural Gardening: July on the Homestead, 1 by podster

podster wrote:
If Darius doesn't mind, I'll elaborate since you asked. Comfrey benefits soil and plants as the leaves have a high mineral content. It will also make an excellent liquid fertilizer when you let the leaves decompose in a container of water. It is a good addition to a compost pile but it is recommended to use only well wilted leaves as there is a possibility of them taking root. Comfrey is not to be used internally as it is now considered a carcinogen. On external wounds it really does expedite healing. I've turned the leaves into the soil but never made a tea. Too many pets that would think it was their beverage to drink and I just won't risk it.

Pretty blooms too... Happy July 4th all....