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Quote of the day:
“The color of springtime is in the flowers; the color of winter is in the imagination.”
– Terri Guillemets
Forage in December for:
Alexanders, Chickweed, Garlic Mustard, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Hawthorn berries, Cleavers, Rowan Berries, Hairy Bittercress, Honesty
Tag Archives: Centaurea nigra
Wildlife Wednesday – Knapweed Magnetism
Over the years I have noticed that knapweed is as attractive as thistles to winged insects. It has similar shaped flowers and is a similar colour, but thank goodness it is a lot less prickly than thistles. So I’ve happily … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, butterflies, The home garden, Wildlife
Tagged Centaurea nigra, Gardening, Knapweed, Marbled White butterflies, nature, Photography, wildlife gardening
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