This is the legend of how the thistle came to be the national emblem of Scotland. No-one is truly sure of how the thistle came to be Scotland’s national flower. However, a well-known story attributes the thistle being chosen as the emblem of Scotland to the Battle of Largs (a coastal town in Ayrshire) in the 13th century. A Norse army journeyed to Scotland, intent on conquering the land. The legend has it that they left their ships under cover of night, and were planning to ambush the sleeping S

I missed the best of thistle season in the low elevations, so here's a video from last year! This is musk or nodding thistle, Carduus nutans. It's my favorite of the thistles that I've tried in Colorado. once you get past the spines they have flavors of celery, cucumber, and melon. They can also be slightly bitter sometimes. They make an awesome pickle! #foragecolorado #forage #foraging #thistle #garden #plants #Colorado #eatwild | Forage Colorado

Chisels: Different Types & Different Uses

Vine and Thistle - Art Journal Sketchbook