Some people think of thistle as a weed. Not me! I just love its color and shape but especially that it attracts birds and bees.
One year I had a very large thistle plant in my yard. Once it bloomed, I had gold finches galore. My father offered to chop it down for me and I was insulted! Of course, once it had gone to seed and lots of baby thistle sprung up, I could never go barefoot in my yard again. Maybe father did know best!
These thistle plants are along the Genesee River in Genesee Valley Park, in the city of Rochester. There is a place to rent canoe or take a walk or just sit back and enjoy.
