Today was reserved for working in our yard that was definitely not up to our usual standards. While I was mowing in the front yard, I ATTEMPTED to mow down a marigold plant that had grown to 3-3 1/2 feet tall. Earlier in the summer, it budded out heavily but nothing ever bloomed. Instead it dropped the buds and kept growing. I had planted another of these marigolds that Grandma, Neva Kiefer-Duncan, had given to us on the other side of the yard. It budded and bloomed but only grew to a height of about 1 foot tall. I have NO idea why these two were so totally different???
I suspect that this may possibly be the last time that we will be mowing for the 2010 season so I decided to mow down the marigold plant also. Nothin' doin'. This plant refused to go willingly. I soon gave up trying and started to go around the plant. That was when I felt a prick in my shorts. When I looked down to see what had hit me, I discovered over 100 "quils" stuck in my shorts and in my shirt. I then decided to go into the house and take care of the problem. As soon as Abigayle saw me, she asked me where I had found a porcupine in Leoti. It was so cute that I could not help but chuckle.
I ASSUME that these quils are really seeds from the marigold plant. Do any of you know anything about this? My shorts had to be thrown away as there were too many of the quils stuck in them and they were too dificult to remove.
VLE-B
These are weeds, that look like marigolds. I found out a few years ago, thought I had a nice crop of marigolds. They are horrible. Especially if your dog lies in them, or even just walks past them. I've picked tons of those stickers. Best thing to do is pull them up every time you see them all summer long!
ReplyDeleteOH, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME KNOW!!! Stan thought that they were weeds too but I wouldn't let him get rid of them. I will be getting rid of it today!!! AGAIN, thank you very, VERY much!!! WLE-B
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