Consider the pop of purple that milk thistle can bring to your garden

Here are 5 things to consider this week:

Herbs. Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is one of the most attractive local weeds. Lush foliage is laced with wavy white patterns, complemented by purple flowers. Its seeds have long been used as a complementary treatment for liver conditions such as cirrhosis and hepatitis. The seeds have a nutty flavor and may be eaten raw, added to salads or smoothies, or brewed into a tea.

Fruit. Soursop (Annona muricata) has been touted of late as a superfood for its medicinal potential...