Thistles


I'm a bit surprised that no one has mentioned my favorite weapon against
thistles & other "sticker weeds" in the iris patch -- a pair of needle-nose
pliers.  Gets the roots without disturbing the iris -- and protects hands from
noxious spines better than leather gloves.

Sharon McAllister (73372.1745@compuserve.com)
Southern New Mexico -- where native plants (aka "weeds") stink, stick, or sting



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