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Weeds

How come some weeds can grow 2 inches in less than 24 hours ?

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  • What weeds have you got OP?

    I've got mare's tails that can not be there one day and 2 days later they're a foot tall, sticking their tongue out at you and loving life in general. Swines. See also - bindweed. 
  • Dustyevsky
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    edited 12 August 2024 at 10:40AM
    It's a matter of faulty perception. If people were to look upon 'weeds' as a welcome addition to the diversity of their plot, and welcome them, there'd be no issue. It is very divisive to think of some plants as having greater worth than others. We all know that in the Darwinian universe, all plants are equal, so if some grow and reproduce faster than others, it's a reason for celebration, not dismay. :)

    Never believe anything until it's officially denied.

  • But what if we live in an Orwellian universe and some are more equal than others? 
  • Farway
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    edited 12 August 2024 at 10:56AM
    But what if we live in an Orwellian universe and some are more equal than others? 
    What, sort of Two Tier plants? >:)

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  • Farway said:
    But what if we live in an Orwellian universe and some are more equal than others? 
    What, sort of Two Tier plants? >:)

    I laughed harder at that than I prolly should have :lol:  You're a bu99er, you.
  • Dustyevsky
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    edited 12 August 2024 at 12:09PM
    But what if we live in an Orwellian universe and some are more equal than others? 
    Then we will appoint a rounding-down Tsar and have Public Enquiry. It should only take 10 years or so to produce a report. Meanwhile it would be equitable and non-prejudicial to 'temporarily' withdraw the licence for Roundup  ;)

    Never believe anything until it's officially denied.

  • YoungBlueEyes
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    Ah it's fine, we don't have to worry about Roundup or the good ole stuff any more, because the rivers are... No I daren't :lol: 

    D'ya see me being good, mods? That should be brownie points for next time I say something hilarious.
  • FlorayG
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    Bracken. I cut it, two days later it's back and sticking its tongue out at me
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