Clearing Woods - Vines - Part 2

» jerrib - Ouch

Our biggest villains here are the wild blackberry, many varieties. You are to be commended for tackling this huge job! Jerri

-- posted by jerrib

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» Treeman - Well Marge...

You do have an abundance of vine wreath materials. Have you considered opening up you wood to the gardenclub to collect vines for Christmas wreaths? Let you friends do some of the work. LOL.

Sorry, my heart goes out to you.

-- posted by Treeman

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» Marge_Talt - Re: Ouch

In response to message posted by jerrib:

Hi Jerri,

So I have gathered from other PNW gardeners. It seems that the assorted wild brambles in your area are rampant pests that really take over. One I have, and I'm not exactly certain which, seems to have some kind of irritant in its prickles...do you ever find that in the ones in your area?

It's impossible to clear brambles or wild roses without getting scratched - even in long sleeves - but one session with a real thicket left me with scratches that turned black and blue..didn't hurt any more than most, but my arms sure looked like I'd been through the wars! Found that most odd and, of course, didn't know who the culprit was as that was a mixed lot.

-- posted by Marge_Talt

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» Marge_Talt - Re: vines for wreaths was: Well Marge...

In response to message posted by Treeman:

Hi Wesley,

Well, I sure do! In fact, have made use of the wild grape vines myself in past years in making wreaths - no shortage of material:-)

Had not thought of anyone being interested in them, but would certainly be happy to have anybody who wanted grape vine come get all they can haul!

Thanks for the sympathy!

-- posted by Marge_Talt

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