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."
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.
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. :)
My yard borders on bush, and we are surrounded by wild roses. You’re right about one thing, they’re very persistent. The only thing that outcompetes them is the caraway plant that settlers planted for their seeds as a seasoning. It grows out of control in every farmyard and field now, and is listed as a noxious weed.
Yes! They are like blackberries. At first you think…oh neat! Fruit!And then reality sets in as the vines wrap around your ankles and pull you into their thicket. I also don’t remember War of the Roses being funny. Not sure it is worth a second take. And don’t let your plants talk to you like that. Next time a plant says “yo bitch! Put me in the ground” BURN IT!!!
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."
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.
Thank you! I garden by myself, my mind wanders, I talk to the plants, I have no idea if other humans will even relate.
Really fun reading! And here I thought it was challenging enough to distinguish between the White Roses and the Red Roses.
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. :)
My yard borders on bush, and we are surrounded by wild roses. You’re right about one thing, they’re very persistent. The only thing that outcompetes them is the caraway plant that settlers planted for their seeds as a seasoning. It grows out of control in every farmyard and field now, and is listed as a noxious weed.
lovely! i don't know why but one of the images made me think of the book 'day of the triffids'.
Yes! They are like blackberries. At first you think…oh neat! Fruit!And then reality sets in as the vines wrap around your ankles and pull you into their thicket. I also don’t remember War of the Roses being funny. Not sure it is worth a second take. And don’t let your plants talk to you like that. Next time a plant says “yo bitch! Put me in the ground” BURN IT!!!
Beautiful work