BKBARBARA KOSTELIC

1. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · By BARBARA KOSTELIC

   My experience with comfrey (opens the original)

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   I have always been fascinated by plants that seem to have a story of their own, and comfrey is one that continues to capture my attention. With its broad, hairy leaves and delicate bell-shaped flowers, comfrey may not look particularly remarkable at first glance. But once I learned more about this old-fashioned herb, I began to understand why it has been grown and valued for centuries. Comfrey is a hardy perennial that thrives in moist, fertile soil. Once established, it produces large leaves th

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2. Article · Aug 3, 2026 · By BARBARA KOSTELIC

   As you age, your garden and plans must evolve (opens the original)

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   I used to think gardening was about growing flowers. Now I realize it's mostly about discovering new muscles I didn't know I had and old ones I would prefer to keep quiet. Getting older is no fun, especially if you are like me, and you've spent most of your time digging, planting and weeding. Not only is gardening enjoyable, it has health benefits -- bending, lifting, digging and soaking up vitamin D. It just becomes a little more challenging as we get older. I don't plan to quit, but I do plan

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