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GF feeding no thistle
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Posted by chesagrey z7MD (My Page) on Sun, Jun 7, 09 at 16:06
I have the worst time with thistle plants in my garden beds due to thistle feeder. Is there anything else i can put in the feeder for GF besides thistle?
Thanks - tired of battling the plants! |
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RE: GF feeding no thistle
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| Niger thistle should not grow in your yard. GF thistle comes from overseas, and is not supposed to grow here. |
RE: GF feeding no thistle
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| I buy bags specifically labeled Niger seed and it does not grow under my feeder. I don't think anyone is allowed to sell thistle seed any more, it's such a destructive invasive plant. Years ago I had a bag of some finch food and thistle did grow all over the place, but I think I've finally managed to kill it all. You can buy a finch mix, that has some Niger seed along with other little seeds that finches like. |
RE: GF feeding no thistle
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| Yes, nyjer seed is not even related to thistle...the nick name is a total misnomer. It is also infertile and will not create a whole bunch of seedlings under the feeders. True thistle is not sold as bird seed, ever. Your thistle problem is coming from some 'real' thistle plants. |
RE: GF feeding no thistle
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- Posted by cjc45 9 Mount Dora FL (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 11, 09 at 23:44
| My goldfinches love sunflower seeds. In fact, this spring they crowded out the titmice at the feeder which they emptied over and over. Goldfinches have moved on and titmice are back. |
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