Ivy Removal
August 31st to September 2nd

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This is where we started the clean up!

The Ivy, labelled as Vancouver Island's number 1 invasive species, was planted here 4 years ago after much trauma.

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The inside view!
On the left is our number 1 place to grow cucumbers. So we'll try to not disturb it.
The trauma to get here involved the natural gas line that runs right alongside the right hand post, and a visit from the gas company repair crew.

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After we get the plant (notice that is now a plant and not the ivy) off the vertical part this is what is left across the top.

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And of course it is intertwined with the beloved source of cucumbers!

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The vertical stems remaining were up to 1.5 inches across, and too big for the hand cutters. The oscillating saw cut them off nicely but it took 3 battery recharges to do the job.

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The outside view after!

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And the inside! With minimal damage to the cucumber! (we hope)

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After two days of removing tops it's time to tackle the remaining root!

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Again, cuts were made with the oscillating saw to keep away from the dreaded gas line!

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