Herbs, Herbs and more Herbs

[trystinn]

Quiet evening last night spent harvesting Grand Fir needles while we watched "Capote". The Grand Fir is from a few branches we had to trim down to make room for the new rabbit enclosure, which makes me wonder if one can truly wildcroft in one's backyard.

We had placed the branches on the back porch to allow them to dry out a bit, as Fir sap is VERY sticky. The needles had soften up over the weeks and after I finished separating the needles from the branches, I spent another hour just running my hands through the large bowl, enjoying the feel and scent. I realize its May, but the scent of Fir in the house is very welcome, especially given all the rain we've had this week.

So now, if you need Grand Fir - do let me know.

I've been nipping outside between rainshowers, checking on the new Comfrey and Spearmint plants I planted yesterday. The Comfrey is a gift from the coven garden, the Spearmint from dear Anna. I'm hoping the Comfrey will fill the front bed, as its been very bare since we cleared out the larger weeds this Spring.

Actually, don't mention weeding to me - the front yard is absolutely verdant with weeds at the moment.

Comments

[dana3.livejournal.com]

Comfrey ~is~ a "larger weed". Probably larger and more prolific than anything you've been pulling up. Never fear, it will in fact "fill the front bed". I've got one I've ignored for two years now, and it's three feet across at the basal leaves -- only four of them, but boy are they huge. This came from the plant I put into the unremediated clay around the foundation of the house, under the eaves. Yup. No nutrients, no water, it's having a party.

Good luck ... :D

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Sounds wonderful, Dana, that's just what I'm hoping it will do in that front bed of ours!

Party on, comfrey!