SOW THISTLE (Sonchus oleraceus and other species) Sunflower Family (Asteraceae) DESCRIPTION: Sow thistle is commonly mistaken for dandelion, to which it is related. Sow thistle is an annual weed with a more or less erect stem that rises from one foot to four feet tall. The young plant forms a...
WHAT ARE THE BEST PLANTS?
This is a link to an article I wrote for BACKWOODSMAN magazine. It is my attempt to answer the question, "What are the best plants to grow in your garden?" Obviously, there is no simple answer, as you will see. If you want to read more about Backwoodsman, go to...
DUDE’s CORNER
ANCESTOR MIND By Dude McLean I try to adjust my attitude, my state of mind, when I’m in a wild place. I try to have the mindset of a primal human, and mentally block out the modern world. Just be in the moment of the wild. I try to feel...