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Herbal Wisdom:  Have a tansy start to share?  |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - May 30 2009 : 07:09:10 AM
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I've been reading about companion planting and the author of one of the books highly recommends tansy as a companion plant to attract beneficial insects.
I grew it once about 15 years ago and as I remember, it was somewhat invasive, and I was constantly pulling it out of the lawn. (I moved, so it is no longer a problem for me!) But I thought I'd take her advice anyway and maybe plant a little in the corners of my garden.
Does anyone have a few starts they could send me?
You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands - You shall be happy and it shall be well with you. -Psalm 128.2
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RubyJunes
True Blue Farmgirl
246 Posts
June
Greenwich
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 6:50:00 PM
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Hey Brenda!
I live out by Greenwich, and have tansy to share! Lemon balm, too if ya need some of that!?
June
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2009 : 10:46:59 PM
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I have tansy too. I have been using it on the kids (rubbing leaves on them) to repel mosquitos...seems to work great...although they look a little green! My youngest daughter wove some in her braids this morning while we were watering the garden. I have tansy growing right up next to the hen house...so it does not get "burned" easily by heavy, um...fertilizer. And it is the first thing up each spring here!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 07:35:19 AM
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It's funny to see tansy in a positive light! Here, tansy is a noxious weed, and you can get big fines for having it on your property. We once owned a 20 acre plot of land that we didn't live on and got a notice from the county to get the tansy off it or face fines or "possible jail time". It can kill cattle. Here's an blurb about it's negative side from the county noxious weed board:
"Tansy ragwort can kill horses and cattle. Goats are sometimes affected by it, but seldom sheep. The plants contain several different alkaloids that are concentrated mostly in the flowers, followed by leaves, roots, and stems. The plant itself isn't toxic until it is digested by the animal's system. Alkaloids in all parts of the plant, when eaten by livestock, are broken down by the animal's liver enzymes into toxic compounds which may kill the animal, especially if repeatedly consumed. If you raise horses or cattle, you must know this weed."
So, be careful if you have livestock!
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Edited by - mikesgirl on Jun 02 2009 07:36:30 AM |
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
1238 Posts
Jami
Ellensburg
WA
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2009 : 2:34:33 PM
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WEll then I am sure glad the tansy I have growing stays in one area (so far....more than 5 years) and isn't where Mona or the sheep can reach it. The chickens ignore it. Even with their teeny little brains, they must know it isn't okay...or they would just rather eat the succulent pansies or garden seedlings..haha.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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pmorello
True Blue Farmgirl
56 Posts
Patricia
Montgomery
NY
USA
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
616 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
616 Posts |
Posted - Jun 16 2009 : 09:48:19 AM
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Does anyone else have some starts they would like to share? I could send them some homemade soap in return??
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Farmgirl Sister #492
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. -Carl Bard |
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mrs. graham
True Blue Farmgirl
50 Posts
Marqueta
Shelley
ID
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Posted - Jul 29 2009 : 09:21:52 AM
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Farmmom22~ I have LOTS of tansy on my place, if you're still looking for starts! Let me know!
~Marqueta
"Organic farmers are in touch with their roots!"
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farmmom22
True Blue Farmgirl
616 Posts
Tammy
Scottsville
KY
USA
616 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2009 : 12:25:13 PM
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Oooh, that would be great! Is there anything as far as herbs you're looking for? I've got several things. Just let me know! Tammy
http://afarmgirljourney.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #492
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. -Carl Bard |
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Mama bird
Farmgirl at Heart
7 Posts
Julie
Metropolis
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 12:48:05 PM
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| Hi, I am new, just introduced myself in the wecome wagon. I am very interested in herbal remedies. I grow a number of them. I grow tansy-and I grow it by my outdoor avairies (I breed excotic birds) it repels insects. Wanted to let you know-you can find tansy growing in most fields/pastures. Just locate and transplant, and it will florish. |
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