tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post777424112452744892..comments2024-03-27T20:09:58.129-07:00Comments on Dirt Therapy: Kudzu - the vine that ate the SouthPhillip Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01546160918395373740noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-61398576649982570552010-09-18T08:20:49.019-07:002010-09-18T08:20:49.019-07:00I didn't realize there were actually some legi...I didn't realize there were actually some legitimate 'uses' for this invasive vine. That's the only plus on its side;-) Otherwise, it was so unfortunate that our govt. was actually promoting this thud. Live and learn, I guess...<br /><br />And the little hot dog? How adorable! We have a weeny too...a miniature dachshund...and we just love her to pieces!!! Such great dogs, at least ours is;-)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844013803699228989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-24357425973468334762010-09-16T02:57:02.446-07:002010-09-16T02:57:02.446-07:00Great case example of how invasive foreign plants ...Great case example of how invasive foreign plants can get! I had a similar problem with morning glory in my garden, it nearly choked a couple trees before I could rip it all out!Annanashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14495310644519067541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-45497491399400830722010-09-14T06:51:43.350-07:002010-09-14T06:51:43.350-07:00In Delaware we have the same problem. It`s to much...In Delaware we have the same problem. It`s to much of them.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949711496587813201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-26858954140175040402010-09-10T13:46:43.911-07:002010-09-10T13:46:43.911-07:00Love the way you've gathered all the Kudzu sto...Love the way you've gathered all the Kudzu stories together, Phillip - I first saw it in Tennessee over 40 years ago, and remember that hopeful story about goats eating it. Wonder what happened? <br /><br />Annie at the Transplantable RoseAnnie in Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662139490401110432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-80244647753933947162010-09-07T19:06:42.961-07:002010-09-07T19:06:42.961-07:00That stuff is amazing. Amazing in how fast it grow...That stuff is amazing. Amazing in how fast it grows. It's such a shame to see it taking over whole forests. I'd be scared to live across the street from that! I like the idea of using it as a biofuel though.Dig, Grow, Compost, Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111150807638669133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-47596885653008718162010-09-07T09:03:57.255-07:002010-09-07T09:03:57.255-07:00My aunt calls it the cancer plant. I'm inclin...My aunt calls it the cancer plant. I'm inclined to agree. It is quite a pretty vine. But I could do without it's looks. Interestingly enough, it's another vine I'm having issues with. Scuppernong Grapes. They are growing wild behind my shed. I keep digging it all up, but to no avail. It grows back exponentily every year. Maybe I need to just start making wine.<br />~RandyChicken Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01086930297113842826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-34332172610040774432010-09-07T07:38:19.696-07:002010-09-07T07:38:19.696-07:00I am thrilled to NOT have this invasive to contend...I am thrilled to NOT have this invasive to contend with...the honeysuckle, vinca and euonymous are enough trouble! I bet goats would take care of it! The pup is a cutie pie! gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-670932608061668322010-09-07T06:12:57.252-07:002010-09-07T06:12:57.252-07:00I was looking at Plant Delights Nursery for a vine...I was looking at Plant Delights Nursery for a vine for my space left from the Lady Banks removal. Can you believe that Tony is selling a variegated kudzu! I'm too afraid of that!F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-26397672612110172312010-09-06T21:04:59.623-07:002010-09-06T21:04:59.623-07:00Phillip, fortunately we have been spared kudzu, bu...Phillip, fortunately we have been spared kudzu, but we do have our share of other not so wonderful things such as crown vetch (that can never be gotten rid of) and Scotch broom, not to mention the infamous Blackberry vine which is rampant throughout our countryside... but many environmentalist here believe in the au natural kind of landscaping. <br /><br />Best of luck with getting the landscaping.Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13160202493785166930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-62226678624469526812010-09-06T14:24:38.492-07:002010-09-06T14:24:38.492-07:00At least it smells nice. Cute doggie.At least it smells nice. Cute doggie.Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-32535755970509697932010-09-06T06:01:59.333-07:002010-09-06T06:01:59.333-07:00I've seen it all over Tennessee. I read once w...I've seen it all over Tennessee. I read once where researchers were experimenting with making biofeuls from it. That would be much smarter than using corn since corn is a food product for animals and people. Then we would be killing two birds with one stone - fuel issues and an invasive plant!Dave@TheHomeGardenhttp://www.GrowingTheHomeGarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-508157563029044752010-09-06T05:24:08.257-07:002010-09-06T05:24:08.257-07:00Here, there and everywhere.
Actually, I'm fo...Here, there and everywhere. <br /><br />Actually, I'm fortunate not to have it on our property or in our neighborhood.F Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14558874651743241988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-77910081726426836292010-09-06T03:34:49.350-07:002010-09-06T03:34:49.350-07:00Thanks God, I haven't seen anything like that ...Thanks God, I haven't seen anything like that here in Croatia. But we too have some imported species that overgrow large areas of domestic vegetation. One of them is Echinocystit lobata that came from America.<br />Anyway, this kudzu is nice looking plant, I mean, nice flowers and leaves... if only would not be so invasive.Vesna Marichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265502263728106716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-1650760025752038392010-09-06T03:28:15.530-07:002010-09-06T03:28:15.530-07:00It is horrible, but it creates some great photo op...It is horrible, but it creates some great photo ops. I am holding onto some shots of an abandoned house being eaten by Kudzu. They may be appropriate for Halloween. I hope you held tight to Emmie's leash; she could get seriously lost among those vines.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-23689747317968361272010-09-05T18:51:05.049-07:002010-09-05T18:51:05.049-07:00We have Kudzu at the entrance to our neighborhood ...We have Kudzu at the entrance to our neighborhood and I hate it. As you say, it grows on just about anything. A guy wire supporting a telephone pole both now have it to contend with.Jeff Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402561454519694074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-19197908195071641102010-09-05T15:33:10.497-07:002010-09-05T15:33:10.497-07:00I didn't have to be told I was looking at kudz...I didn't have to be told I was looking at kudzu when driving down South several years ago. It is a living nightmare. Emmie on the other hand is a cute little sausage.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-62023969535592923552010-09-05T15:05:39.304-07:002010-09-05T15:05:39.304-07:00The kudzu is terrifying but Emmie is adorable.The kudzu is terrifying but Emmie is adorable.Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07291223943168030684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-24516992530452045362010-09-05T14:12:50.298-07:002010-09-05T14:12:50.298-07:00Kudzu is a scourge. I hope it never figures out ho...Kudzu is a scourge. I hope it never figures out how to live up North. Cute puppy, like the smile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-8809123726214737922010-09-05T08:01:32.155-07:002010-09-05T08:01:32.155-07:00If you drive up through Raleigh on Hwy 40 from the...If you drive up through Raleigh on Hwy 40 from the NC coast, you're basically driving through walls of kudzu. Trees and roadsides are blanketed. Because I don't have a kudzu problem on my own property, I actually think it looks kind of neat. Like Middle Earth or something.Kynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222304237028745181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-89817774916121121452010-09-05T05:21:41.839-07:002010-09-05T05:21:41.839-07:00Years ago, my sister bought a house on a gently sl...Years ago, my sister bought a house on a gently sloping lot in Atlanta. The downhill backyard was covered in Kudzu....many feet thick. She hired a crew to pull it all out....and found a 10x10 utility shed that no one had known was there. :)~ Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856854802602817322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012891747188380656.post-14051094548583009452010-09-05T03:40:21.271-07:002010-09-05T03:40:21.271-07:00In South Africa we have the Port Jackson willow. A...In South Africa we have the Port Jackson willow. A wattle/acacia imported from Australia to control the drifting sand on the Cape Flats. Now there is so much housing that the drifting sand and the rare endangered plants that once lived there are almost a memory. PJ can also be used as fodder and craft material. But, it blazes up in a wild fire!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.com