Three reasons to let thistle grow in your garden: 1 - They grow long roots that help break the soil allowing water to sip in and airflow. 2 - You can eat young roots, stalks and flowers. The leaves have medicinal properties that enhances kidney, liver and pancreatic functions. 3 - Thay aren't very liked by invading grass eaters so their presence will disuade many attackers. Weeds usually play an important role in any ecosystem, let's learn more about them before seeing them as something to get rid of! #gardening #weeds #permaculture #soil #herbalmedicine