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This was hilarious, thank you! I live just over the border from RI in CT. We have some wild beach roses in my neighborhood too. But, these are even worse... it's taken me years to get them out of my yard and 2 years later some tiny bit of root, grows again, super fast. "Multiflora rose is a large, dense shrub that has escaped from ornamental and conservation plantings to become a serious invasive plant problem across the eastern half of the U.S. It invades natural areas, pastures, and light gaps in forests."

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The roses have taken over; might they be holding a slight grudge for the original acommodations. It might be time for negotiations. Find out what they want. :)

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This is a very funny, well written essay. Great work! I'm a dirt digger. Once a plant is rooted, I'm out of there looking for more dirt to move. I wish it were not so. Very fun to read and vicariously experience.

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Thank you! I garden by myself, my mind wanders, I talk to the plants, I have no idea if other humans will even relate.

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Really fun reading! And here I thought it was challenging enough to distinguish between the White Roses and the Red Roses.

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