Echinops

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@Cyndi do these photos look clear? Or a bit fuzzy?

Looks fine and sharp @jennlamaye

Thank you @jpea @cyndi - I’m going to try a new lens to see if I can get clearer shots. I think the lighting was bad. Lol. Taking pictures at night, not the best option. 😉

I was shaking last night too. Good thing I stopped. And no luck with the micro lens, my zoom worked better. But it’s really overcast today so it’s still kinda funky. Oh well. Good enough for now. Technique will get better. 😉 @cyndi

Soooo true!! And I missssss my Samsung Phone. So much better than the iPhone camera. 😞 @cyndi

@cyndi and I probably should be taking photos on a white background but I wanted to be able to identify them on my list quickly. 😉

@cyndi Good Call. Done today. These are the seeds I haven’t researched yet that are sitting in front of me. Thinking about the other 200 that I’ve already catalogued. 😳

No joke. They suck. @cyndi

Thank you!! 💕 @cyndi

http://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-globe-thistle-flowers-seeds-62025.html

Cultivate a planting site in a sunny, well-draining area when the soil warms to at least 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Loosen the soil to 2 to 4 inches deep, and rake the site smooth. Globe thistle plants grow and bloom best in full sun but are tolerant of partial shade. They are not fussy about soil conditions and perform well in even the poorest sandy or alkaline soils. The preferred soil pH range is 5.8 to 6.8.