[morbidia]

We have got so much we could set up a production line

[savbo]

Surprised the gruaniad actually used the word 'fungicide' in its article - surely that qualifies as recommending using home-made pesticides, which we all know is a no-no?

As long as we all use these teas as fertilisers, we're OK. Who knows what other benefits they may be having? 

[JayG]

I am fortunate to not have marestail to put up with in my garden and can therefore appreciate what an amazing survivor it is from prehistoric times.

Reading a donated copy of GW a few weeks ago I learned that many people's colonies of the stuff may not have originated from a neighbour's plot, or even their neighbour's neighbour's plot, but possibly several streets away! 

At that rate I'd better not start getting too complacent! 

[Dopey113]

I have only started reading this topic, five pages, i have now discovered what them little pine things are growing all over the place, and they never bothered me UNTIL NOW!! thanks everyone  another thing to worry about! so the conclusion is, you cant get shot of them, just putt the tops off? (I confess at not reading all five pages)

[morbidia]

Surprised the gruaniad actually used the word 'fungicide' in its article - surely that qualifies as recommending using home-made pesticides, which we all know is a no-no?

As long as we all use these teas as fertilisers, we're OK. Who knows what other benefits they may be having? 

Definitely used the word Fungicide I read it twice to make sure I had the right info,there was a whole article in there on how to use different plants to help in the garden

[Paul Plots]

I am fortunate to not have marestail to put up with in my garden and can therefore appreciate what an amazing survivor it is from prehistoric times.

Reading a donated copy of GW a few weeks ago I learned that many people's colonies of the stuff may not have originated from a neighbour's plot, or even their neighbour's neighbour's plot, but possibly several streets away! 

At that rate I'd better not start getting too complacent! 

I'd hate for you to feel left out JayG. Just say the word and we'll happily share our prehistoric collections. 

[fatbelly]

Off with their heads, each and every week.
My plot neighbour has the once a month approach his soil is riddled and his MT invades mine

[morbidia]

Jayg just say the word and I could mail you some if you like 

[Paul Plots]

Jayg just say the word and I could mail you some if you like 

You could photograph or even scan and email!  Probably the safest way. 

[JayG]

May I be permitted two words? 

NO THANKS! 

[Paul Plots]

May I be permitted two words? 

NO THANKS! 

Very restrained too in my humble opinion. 
Well done you!! 

[morbidia]

Fine I will keep all my lovely nutritious Marestail for myself then I just need to find a nice big cauldron to boil it all up in now

[Paul Plots]

Now everyone has been mentioning it I can't walk by a stalk of the stuff without bending down and pulling it up. 

[morbidia]

What I hate is that you see a tiny bit and go to pull it up and its then you discover its about 20ft long  We also laughed tonight when we noticed our neighbours plot has knee high Marestail growing in amongst his crops and we have been panicking over every tiny piece

[Paul Plots]

What I hate is that you see a tiny bit and go to pull it up and its then you discover its about 20ft long  We also laughed tonight when we noticed our neighbours plot has knee high Marestail growing in amongst his crops and we have been panicking over every tiny piece

Don't laugh - keep hoeing!!  :blink: The stuff has a habit of creeping up on you when you turn your back.

It'd make a good sci-fi theme.