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Since spring, the orchard appears to have been a haven for thistles. Sow thistle (Sonchus asper), and the occasional artichoke thistle (Cynara cardunculus) predominated in early spring, along with some wild mustard. They were removed, and now, as the weather has turned warm, the Bull Thistles (Cirsium vulgare) are springing up across the orchard hillside.
Yesterday we showed you a few of our native plants that are starting to set seed, plants that we hope will continue to grow and fill in over the years. Unfortunately, we also have a number of uninvited guests that like to call Curbstone Valley home. I’m not talking about the occasional errant dandelion or [...]
We currently have two varieties of Forget-Me-Nots blooming on the farm. Although they are not of the same genus, they are related, as both belong to the Boraginaceae (Borage) family. One is native to California, the other was introduced, escaped cultivation, and has now naturalized in many parts of the State. Cynoglossum [...]  |
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