How to Create a Simple Healing Garden
- 1). Because most herbs are very hardy and are considered roadside weeds in many places, they do not require special conditions or rich soil. But to help them along, begin by digging a small amount of compost into the garden area where you plan to plant them.
- 2). Dig holes that will fit the rootball. Gently loosen the soil around the roots of each plant to free the root system, which will encourage it to spread out.
- 3). Place each plant into its hole and backfill with the soil/compost you dug out in Step 2.
- 4). Water all plants thoroughly and protect them from creatures that might be present in your area, such as birds, rabbits, slugs, snails and others.
- 5). When your plants grow larger, you can begin making plant medicine from them. For a skin poultice with comfrey, simply simmer several leaves in about 1 quart of water for 20 minutes, allow to cool and then apply a wad of the plant material to any burn, bite, cut or other skin ailment.
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