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80 Square-Feet SHTF Medicinal Garden

until they are established in the garden. Once established, water as needed, they
are drought tolerant.

Harvesting Pulsatilla

Pick the flowering stalks of pulsatilla when the plant is in full bloom, between
March and April. I usually harvest near Easter. Dry the flowers for future use.

Other Plants for Heart and Circulatory System

Wooly Lamb’s Ear, St. John’s Wort, and Evening Primrose all have benefits for the
heart and are part of this medicinal garden plan.

Immune System

Greater Burdock, Arctium lappa

• 8 Square feet

• Hardiness zones 2 to 10
• Soil pH: Tolerates pH from 4.6 to 7.8, but 6.6 to 7.5 is ideal
• Full sun to partial shade
• Height: 6 feet or more
• Burdock is a detoxifying herb with beneficial effects on the immune system.
It is a diuretic, helping to flush toxins out of the body along with excess
water. It treats infections caused by bacteria, fungus, and parasites. In
addition to medicinal use, it is edible.

Greater burdock is a large plant and
takes up a large amount of space in
the garden plan. I prefer to plant it on
the outer edge or a corner of the
garden, but it could also work in the
center. Plan on it shading nearby
plants when you choose its position.

Plant greater burdock in well-tilled
soil, preferably light sandy soil. You
will be harvesting the roots, and it is
much easier to dig it up in a well-tilled
sandy soil.

Sow the seeds outdoors after the last frost or indoors, four weeks before the final
frost date for improved germination. Cover the seeds with about 1/4 inch of soil.
Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Expose the indoor seedlings to sunlight and

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