I’ve been admiring the huge thistle in our garden for a while now. It looked splendid when the purple flowers were out, and it was a magnet for the bees. But I almost prefer it now that the flowers are done, and the spiky stems and leaves contrast so beautifully with the fluffy softness of the thistledown. I realise that it will be spreading on the breeze, and we’ll probably have a garden full of thistles next year, but I can’t quite bring myself to cut it down yet.
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That’s a beautiful thing you do there, to leave them where they are, despite the “threat/risks”. Who knows, perhaps we’ll get more thistle posts from you next year? If that’s the case, I look forward to it!
Wonderful photos!
I agree they have a great texture, but having had a paddock full of them myself which took many seasons to clear, I only photograph them “in the wild” now.
I like the thistle. In my present regeneration site and after slashing and layering the lantana, thistles are the first plant to thrive. Although introduced and loathed by some, I regard it as a first stage soil enhancer after which it will die out as the tree canopy established.
Love your photos. Thank-you.