[Tweeters] Blackberries

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Hi again Tweeters.  I’m resubmitting my message about removing blackberries because what was included in Tweeters today subbed question marks for inches, making the post nonsensical.  Thanks much.
Carolyn Boatsman

The discussion about Himalayan blackberries sufficiently addressed, I’ll just add that I was taught by the natural resources staff for the Forest Steward program on Mercer Island the following method of removing blackberries:

Cut the canes starting from the top into 8 to 12 inch pieces.  Let them fall where they may.  When you’re down to about 8 inches left, dig out the roots.  Keep doing that over the area of work until you’ve had enough!  Rake up the pieces and root wads into piles and let them compost on site.

I find this method prevents them from attaching to my sleeves, jacket, pants, hat, and what all.  Likewise prevents lots of cursing.  Lots of fun!

Carolyn Boatsman