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From: Brerfox
Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 05:20

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I've read somewhere that comfrey is very good to add to compost heaps to 
speed up the composting process.  Instead of using those commercial starters 
to get it going.
Cheers,
Brerfox

"peter" <paxmax2@optusnet.com.au> wrote in message 
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> Hi all,
>
> I'm curious to hear what herbs others have used for feeding thier gardens.
> I've found out heaps about Comfrey and it sounds real easy to grow, 
> harvest and use.  It also reads as being a very valuable food source for 
> plants, especially flowering plants.
> I have heard of nettles being used but have not found much with google 
> yet.
> I've heard that Yarrow is very helpful too, as an activator and maybe 
> feeding too, still to finish that google.
> I would especially like to hear from anyone who has heard of Valerian as a 
> useful herb in the garden.  I have heard it is a very good companion 
> plant.
>
> So, just wondering what others have experienced or heard.
>
> Cheers and thanks
>
> Peter
>

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