Comfrey’s many favorable characteristics have made it the new “must grow” in permaculture and regenerative gardens. True comfrey (Symphytum officinalis) has a long history as a medicinal herb and as a ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

This spring I was hauling five gallon buckets of fertilizer down the Buckhorn Mountain when a skunk ran out in front of me. I hit the brakes hard rather than hit the skunk, the guardrail or a tree.

Photo: Westend61/Westend61 via Getty Images. Growing herbs is part of any diverse, thriving garden. Many herbs are attractive plants, plus they add a variety of pleasant aromas to your outdoor space.

FALL IS ALWAYS a good time to assess the recent growing season and make notes to your future self about garden gains, losses and the occasional horticultural mishap. For instance, do not plant comfrey ...

My introduction to comfrey, more than 30 years ago, remains a wonderful memory. Comfrey is definitely a plant worthy of love. Its numerous features make it an essential plant for every garden. At ...

However, it is not a substitute for good soil preparation or conventional fertiliser. To grow your own fertiliser, choose Russian comfrey (Symphytum x uplandicum). The variety 'Bocking 14', a ...

CAROL WILCOX argues for the proper implementation of the land value tax, which could see unused plots sold off and landlords priced out of landlordism, potentially resolving the housing and planning ...