tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136541991481312371.post9043914500284969954..comments2024-03-05T03:21:10.473-05:00Comments on Shim Farm: Banishing BurdockShim Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18148782353052767022noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136541991481312371.post-1061459220876664512011-06-02T22:19:39.171-04:002011-06-02T22:19:39.171-04:00Uggg is right. I've got some creeping garbage...Uggg is right. I've got some creeping garbage too, some sort of a wild grape. What a PITA. At least most of our invasive stuff takes a break in the winter, 'cause I know the ivy just keeps creeping, and creeping...and creeping...in your climate.Shim Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148782353052767022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136541991481312371.post-6079223739900049502011-06-02T21:40:57.415-04:002011-06-02T21:40:57.415-04:00We have ivy that I am working on banishing. Uggg.We have ivy that I am working on banishing. Uggg.Robinhttp://www.farmfolly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136541991481312371.post-20765924389777077522011-05-29T11:04:41.552-04:002011-05-29T11:04:41.552-04:00LOL...you have me laughing, Buck!
Yes, unfortun...LOL...you have me laughing, Buck! <br /><br />Yes, unfortunately, I have comfrey too, but I find if you just break it off about an inch or so down the taproot, it dies off. Previous owners planted tons of jerusalem artichokes, lovage and something that looks like comfrey, but is so sinewy that it literally stops the mower dead in it's tracks. I'd like to ID this plant. Seems knowledge is power, at least when it comes to plant eradication!<br /><br />I am happy to report I have finally killed all the horseradish though, so I am making progress.<br /><br />It is unfortunate that previous owners were into a very, ummm, disorganized planting style that cannot be sustained in our short growing season, and invariably, that which is invasive has literally taken over. It has taken me years of work to get this far, but I can see light at the end of the tunnel.<br /><br />I feel the same way when I see some plants in garden centers that you just <i>know</i> are going to cause some unsuspecting gardeners lots of grief down the line. I'd like to post a warning, LOL!<br /><br />Thanks for your comments!<br /><br />AnnShim Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148782353052767022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136541991481312371.post-44735315964484189972011-05-29T01:50:48.861-04:002011-05-29T01:50:48.861-04:00Good luck with the Burdock. That is something we ...Good luck with the Burdock. That is something we fight too. We have a variety of thistles, but Burdock is the worst.<br /><br />Do you have any Comfrey to deal with? We have some in our city property, and it is such a pain. The tap root goes down feet, and it is so hearty and prolific; it really gets me down. <br /><br />We will occasionally see it in a decorative planting, and run screaming.<br /><br />Banish that Burdock!<br />BuckBuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189785033350824183noreply@blogger.com