This has been a phenomenal year for germination of noxious weeds. Scotch thistle, for instance. Scotch thistle grows up to 13 feet tall. Cutting the root 2 inches below ground will kill that root and ...

Some plants are just bad news. Thistle is one of them, with many invasive varieties and a nasty tendency to quickly take over your garden. Worse, this weed's prickly leaves are a nuisance for humans ...

Winter greetings from the Yakima County Noxious Weed Board! Winter is the time to start thinking about our plans for our gardens and fields in the coming year. Now is the time to look for, and if you ...

If you’ve been out enjoying the local landscapes this summer, you’ve probably come across more than one spiky purple thistle during your adventures. Found everywhere from along hiking trails to those ...