The morning glories are killing me. They're growing ev-er-y-where. And lately, they've been choking to death the plants I want to keep. In the Northwest, they're called Bindweed and are considered noxious. I know this because I've been lurking on garden chatrooms to try to find out how to kill them. So far, no one seems to have the answer. In fact, some are offended that anyone would attempt to eliminate a plant that others try so hard to grow. Gardeners are a fascinating bunch.
Today, I realized that the interesting thing about my problem is that I don't really want it to go away. When I arrived home from the gym, I looked at my mounds-o-glory, mumbled my usual "fucking weeds," and happily pulled a few more from the ground. You see, I actually enjoy removing my nemesis bit-by-bit from the earth. Should they all disappear one day, I wouldn't know what to do with myself on a quiet evening at the end of June with no papers to grade or lessons to write. So, for now, I'll continue to pluck the horrible creatures from my yard, cursing them joyfully all the way.
5 comments:
"Morning Glories" With a name so pleassant, how could they be bad?
Plus, that's a good alternative to poisoing them with terrible toxins in the ground that end up in your water system anyway. Might as well just enjoy pulling and swearing....
Next year I can help you with the pulling and the swearing, can't wait!
Funny, I just planted morning glories this year.
On the other hand, I can't stand the wild mint that grows around here. I should just make Mojitos.
-RS
Someone actually told me to pour gas on them and set them on fire. Your sister with bindweed and &%$#!@ clover.
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