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Old 28-09-2013, 12:18 PM   #1
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Found this out back...I've seen it and on the tip of my tongue, but just can't remember? Edible?



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Old 28-09-2013, 12:42 PM   #2
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It looks like a prickly sow-thistle to me Rach, and edible.
I have it growing in my garden for the torts too.
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Yep, that's right, sow thistle.....the torts love it.

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Thanks.
Pity there only that one plant..lol
Oh well. xx
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Old 28-09-2013, 04:09 PM   #5
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Thanks.
Pity there only that one plant..lol
Oh well. xx
Pull off the leaves, and leave the flowers. Which will produce seeds to sow around the garden:0)
Then you will have more:0)
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