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Yarrow in stew? / Potting yarrow
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Kimberly
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| Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject: Yarrow in stew? / Potting yarrow |
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Yarrow
Now I was told it is good in stew. Is this true does anyone know? It also seems to grow rapidly...Is this one that should be potted? 
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dooley
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| Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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I looked in my book and it says it isn't a problem getting yarrow to grow. It's a problem to get it to stop growing. I gather it spreads a lot. Maybe it needs to be planted in a pot without a bottom sank into the ground like mint. Dooley
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Kimberly
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| Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Dooley!!!!!! I think your right!!!
I found This...
http://www.medhunters.com/articles/healingGardensPartTwo.html
Plant: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Appearance: A perennial that grows to two feet (61 centimeters). The plant has multiple tiny flowers and its color ranges from white to pink to bright yellow. Its leaves are light-green and fern-like.
Medicinal Qualities/Uses: The entire plant can be used medicinally. To improve digestion and the functions of the gallbladder, liver, and kidneys, drink a tea made by brewing one ounce (30 milliliters) of yarrow in one pint (475 milliliters) of water. Yarrow is also a valuable wound healer: boil the plant in water, strain, and apply the residue to the affected area. Pregnant women should not take yarrow as it can cause miscarriages.
History: Achilles is said to have dressed the wounds of his soldiers with this herb. It has been known as soldier's wound wort, knight's milfoil, and Herba Militaris. Yarrow was even used in the divination of spells and is, therefore, also known by names such as devil's plaything.
Growing Instructions: Grows well from seed but will not flower in the first year. Once roots are established, it does not require much water, so it is also good to Xeriscape (see sidebar) with. Seeds can spread, but I have never found them to be a problem. The flowers are pretty, and the leaves resemble ferns.
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eileen
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| Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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I have yarrow growing in my garden and it's doubled in size in just a year. Mine has yellow flowers and it really is a useful plant to have in the garden.
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gardenplansireland
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| Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Kimberly,
Ensure you plant that yarrow in very free draining soil.
It likes it dry.
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Kimberly
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| Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks gang!!!!! I am researching this one before I start and I am learning so much!! 
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