[RJR_38]

The only other solution I can think of would be to borrow a goat, and tether it so it can only reach the edge of the plot  I'm guessing goats would eat ivy since they'll eat everything else.

Or how about burning it off? Napalm 

I could get goats cheese that way as well! Win all round 

[jonewer]

Looks great! I'm very jealous. What are you planning to plant?

We want to try a little bit of everything... at least a couple of apple trees, pears, cherries, plumbs, peaches (although I think they may do better in the polytunnel we are planning), and maybe a green gauge.

Also a walnut and sweet chestnut. There is already a hazelnut (or cobnut - is there much of a difference?) on the plot. If anyone has any other suggestions we'd like to hear them! Our soil is a little bit on the acid side, so I know plumbs should do quite well.

Try a mulberry. I'm at a loss to explain why mulberries are so rare in this country. Beautiful trees with delicious fruit!