Thistles
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- Subject: Thistles
- From: S* M* <7*@CompuServe.COM>
- Date: Tue, 25 Feb 1997 08:32:06 -0700 (MST)
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