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Old 15-05-2006, 10:34 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default nettles and weeds in strawberry beds


Sacha wrote:
I think the point here is that, like all of us, Judith must choose what
she uses in her garden. But to tell her that something is intended for
agricultural use only is misleading when, quite clearly, it is not.
And, with respect, it's not very useful to tell someone to enjoy the
pretty butterflies when what they want to do is enjoy their
strawberries, which was the object of Judith's exercise. The two are
not necessarily mutually exclusive!
In her place, I would dig up the strawberries next year and move them
to another plot in her garden and then deal with the nettles OR leave
them for the wildlife. But only we know our own gardens and indeed,
our own tastes and concerns as to how we look after them and how much
space we can use for what.


I totally agree with you there and perhaps my concerns are for another
discussion )