Becca Stevens - Thistle Farming

Thistle Farming

We are looking to collect thistles from all over the world - thistle down (for our handmade thistle paper) as well as photos and written reflections to share. To help collect thistle down (keep gloves, scissors and bags handy) or to share images and stories, email ali@thistlefarms.org for further instructions.

Thistle Reflection

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"I traveled out of town today (about 2 hours north) to visit some relatives and on the way back, I stopped in three different areas and picked a bag full of thistles. Let me tell you, the South Carolina thistles are quite a bit more prickly than the Nashville ones I've encountered! ;) I was completely NOT prepared and had to make do by harvesting them with a pocket knife and a piece of bubble wrap. I'm sure the passers-by were laughing, watching me hopping around and waving my hands every time a thistle bit me!!"

-Carolyn Bush, SC

Thistle Photos

near Tuscaloosa, AL (Carl Ferguson)