Market Farming

["Steve Sando" <steve AT mrlucky.com>]

> I have got borage growing rampant around the house gardens. Planted by
> previous owner. Does it have any value? I know about crystallising the
> flowers and putting them on deserts. Don't have a sweet tooth and it
> wouldn't be a major use anyway. Is it of any use in compost? Is it a sign
> of poor soil? Does its root system improve the soil structure? The soil is
> chock full of worms and the structure seems fine to me. Heavy
winter/spring
> rainfall area (62 inches). Should I just dig it out and plant something
> more useful? Any comments gratefully appreciated. Eight days into official
> summer and it's snowing outside. Which is why I am inside sending this
email.


Sorry - this is of no help but I remember all the books used to say you
should put the little flowers in ice cubes in trays. I don't think it's a
million dollar idea but it's the 1st thing that comes to mind with
borage.....

Steve