Rubus fruticosus
Archive entry 25.10.20
14th August 2010
It seems a pity not to mention Rubus fruticosus, which has always had a significant impact on the garden.
For several years I conducted a seemingly futile battle with it as it marauded from the north. Slowly
my trees have established and shaded them out. I helped them along with a slasher and a bonfire but I
needed the shade to make real progress.
They are pretty in flower, delicious in fruit and there has barely been a day in the last 30 years that
I haven't had to pull a thorn or two out of my hands. I can't recall a plant that has touched me more closely
so I can hardly ignore it.
I show this picture with mixed feelings.
2nd January 2016