In article , Mike Lyle
writes
Alan Gould wrote in message news:VBFHI+CLGDU$EwWl@a
golincs.demon.co.uk...
In article , Steve
Harris writes

Yes, going for the crowns helps but the remaining roots WILL send up
shoots
That is true, but if new shoots are tackled early they are quite soft
and easy to snip off with secateurs. [...]

Gosh! All along I thought the small regrowths must be seedlings. Live
and learn: thanks to both.

Bramble seedlings have smaller leaves and are easy to pull up as their
roots are only about 3inches long by the time you recognise them as
brambles. You do get seedlings, but the main regeneration is from the
roots.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm