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Comfrey ~ Kitchen Down ~ Christmas Extract Update

 

The teaser 60-70°F days, we have been having, are bringing up sprouts of comfrey in my "weed" garden.  However, the rabbits (or something) is finding it tasty, so I best get to the hardware store and add more fencing to it.  We left a space, where we ran out of fencing last year, and completely forgot about it until this spring.  

Comfrey is great to have on hand for medicinal needs, and yes, it is invasive, but the rabbits may keep it from getting too big, ha ha!  

I make comfrey salve using this "weed" and I dehydrate it as well.  We've made numerous poultices with it over the years, and so glad I learned about it.


Kitchen Down!  

The current repairs are being done in the kitchen, so it is hindering any cooking or baking.  I will be glad when it is all done either way.  It's also helping push me to finish other projects in the mean time.

I'm still planning a "coffee with me" meet up at our homestead, but not until we don't have hired help going in and out, and things are looking spiffy again. 


I forgot to update you all on the use of the "Christmas" Extract I made last year.  I used it to bake us a strawberry crisp, as the cinnamon and clove compliment the dish.  We'll be continuing to experiment with it (peaches, plums, bananas, pineapple, pies/crumbles, muffins, and more).

Comfrey ~ Kitchen Down ~ Christmas Extract Update  ©  March 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart

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Jeanna said…
I've been working out at the gym with my hubby. On those days I could use some comfrey on sore muscles. LOL. A kitchen renovation sounds exciting. I hope you share the final result when it is finished. The strawberry crisp look delish!
March 25, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Pioneer Woman at Heart said…
Jeanna, I have used comfrey many times, and when I broke my foot. I'm looking into another salve to make now. Thanks, the strawberry crisp is loaded with strawberries.
March 26, 2026 at 6:39 AM
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