When you think of Fernandina, you probably picture peaceful beaches and pristine coastline and that’s exactly what locals and ...

Thistle is tricky because birds and butterflies love it, but gardeners and farmers hate it. We asked our gardening expert for ...

The purple flower heads may look pretty, but don't let that fool you. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) can be a pain if it's growing in your yard. It's non-native and can be an invasive plant, as ...

Improving your soil will weaken thistle and help desired plants grow better. We recommend investing in a $9 soil test kit from your local extension office. Thistle has an extensive root system.

Improving your soil will weaken thistle and help desired plants grow better. We recommend investing in a $9 soil test kit from your local extension office. Thistle has an extensive root system.

The Silybum marianum plant goes by many different names, including Scotch thistle, holy thistle, Mary thistle, variegated thistle, and milk thistle. The plant is native to Southern Europe and Asia ...

Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) was one such plant when we moved to Northeast Ohio five years ago.The blue-gray foliage of the rosette-shaped seedlings looked intriguing during spring, and in the ...

Blessed thistle could potentially help manage viruses, indigestion, and inflammation. However, more scientific evidence is needed to understand its medicinal benefits. Blessed thistle, also called ...

How much does a Thistle meal kit cost? Three days of plant-based breakfast, lunches, dinners, and two snacks cost $130.20, including shipping. That’s $11.25 per breakfast, ...

In southern Spain, summer heat can make life tough for a plant. The thistle Carlina corymbosa beats the heat by somehow cooling down its flowers to well below air temperature. Carlos Herrera.

Milk thistle tea is made from an herb with milky, white-veined leaves. It has many reported benefits, including liver protection and diabetes management. However, few studies back these claims ...

Milk thistle contains compounds that may support skin, liver, and bone health and enhance weight loss. It may also be good for helping prevent insulin resistance. However, further research is ...