Friday, February 1, 2013

Blackberry Brush Galore


I've heard of being knee-deep in something, but this is well beyond that...well beyond...

My arch-nemesis: The Himalayan Blackberry.  -A highly invasive and difficult to control species here in the PNW. 

Not really knowing what part of the yard to conquer first, I decided that the area surrounding the chicken barn should be my main focus.  ...Our little ladies are in need of some roaming room.


Your intimidating thorns don't scare me.

Nice! I can actually see the ground. Take that!

Helper hens

I think this was the point where I realized how many thorns I have embedded into the sides of my legs.

Round one: Victory

Well you've met your match HB, because I'm not letting our yard being overrun by your fast growing thorny canes anymore. I will prevail!