Is this a weed? - Page 2

 kate@notme.com wrote:

Hard to find... it likes places that flood and drain (river banks). I
had a huge stand under a disconnected drain. Connecting the drain,
eliminated the stand.

   I now grow it in a planter of sandy soil and just water occasionally.
It's doing well. I seem to like primitive plants as I also used to have
a liverwort garden. That likes to grow where there is no competition.

  I have a neighbor that harvests my

That appears to be the right time to harvest.

  I like sow thistles enough to keep

   Cool.

   The burned out lot across the street from me is going natural. I
suspect I'll have a few there. A few blackberries have taken root. One
of those plants that apparently is better grown in someone elses yard!

   Jeff

 

it's a sow thistle. they're generally considered weeds, yes. they are
excellent food for tortoises however.
lee

 On Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:09:10 +0100, against all advice, something


A weed plant is one growing where you don't want it.  Only you
can say if it is a weed or no.





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