There are many invasive plant species on Vancouver Island, but a few stand out as the worst culprits when it comes to ...

As the native plant movement grows, more people are creating biodiverse habitats at home. But they're clashing with neighbors ...

Bee-friendly gardens make people happy! Whether your preference is a tranquil sanctuary from a chaotic world, an eye-catching ...

Beloved by bees during the summer, the huge thistle-like flowers of cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) turn into large seed heads full of soft fibres. Just like asters, they don’t just provide seeds for ...

John Nelson Garden Columnist Sep 28, 2024 Sep 28, 2024 “Asters, Groundsels, and especially Thistles, afford most familiar examples of a hairy or downy pappus; those of thistles, &c. in autumn ...

The need for additional research is partly due to the complexity of blessed thistle. The stems, leaves, and flowers are typically used to help treat or manage certain health conditions.

Milk thistle, known for its silymarin content, is celebrated for protecting the liver against damage, reducing inflammation, and aiding in liver cell regeneration and repair. Consumed in various ...

A HIGHLAND businessman will meet the Caley Thistle board tomorrow in a last-ditch bid to buy the stricken club and avert administration. The mystery man, still not being named publicly by ...

Inverness Caledonian Thistle has been placed into administration as it fights for survival. The club, which was formed 30 years ago this year, is in financial crisis and had been trying to raise ...