One interesting herb that we hear so little about is comfrey (Symphytum officinale).

This easy-to-grow perennial is from the borage family, and has broad leaves, and it blossoms with small bell-shaped, light-colored flowers.

It has lots of uses for the organic gardener, and also for those of us interested in botanical medicine.

Organic gardeners like comfrey because its leaves are rich in plant nutrients. As it grows and matures, comfrey mines a host of these nutrients from the soil.

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