tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post4782049858290856405..comments2024-03-05T04:53:05.648-04:00Comments on Canoe Corner: Cleaning the RosesMargueritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-90470977559532476542010-11-29T14:41:51.185-04:002010-11-29T14:41:51.185-04:00Very cool, my dear! I too am a "Lee Valley To...Very cool, my dear! I too am a "Lee Valley Tool Girl" Lol! :)Northern Beauty Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07805215769692200647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-49115866899900254522010-11-29T12:46:06.329-04:002010-11-29T12:46:06.329-04:00Jane - It seems wild raspberries are everywhere on...Jane - It seems wild raspberries are everywhere on this island! We actually didn't get any fruit this year as all our canes seem to be crowded among weeds or roses. I'm hoping at some point I'll be able to separate a few and see how they grow.<br /><br />Laurrie - The key is that I only stayed out for an hour! My fingers were freezing at that point so I gave up. There's still plenty of work to do on those roses but I think it'll be more comfortable come spring.<br /><br />Jodi - While I was happy working with this tool I do have one reservation. I'm not sure I'll be able to sharpen the blade when it gets dull. The blade is thin and curved which would make it difficult and I see LV sells replacement blades so I have a feeling they're made to replace rather than sharpen. It's a small thing but it bugs me.<br /><br />Gardenwalk - I generally don't mind a few scratches but in this case I would need to walk right into the middle of the roses to remove the raspberries which could be serious trouble. A long handled pruner was desperately needed. Long handled tree pruners would probably work well too.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-10759238417574573802010-11-29T03:21:43.379-04:002010-11-29T03:21:43.379-04:00The landscapers that I work with use a similar too...The landscapers that I work with use a similar tool when working with the thorny bunch. Glad you found one that works for you. Working around roses is never my favorite job. I end up with many holes in me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-50996110523899458522010-11-28T19:34:27.862-04:002010-11-28T19:34:27.862-04:00I've wondered about that cane cutter...thanks ...I've wondered about that cane cutter...thanks to you, I know what I'll be asking my longsuffering spouse for this Christmas. (Of course, he'll get to use it...)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107236871193698777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-62721267269553380692010-11-28T17:58:22.799-04:002010-11-28T17:58:22.799-04:00This is the perfect time, with the leaves down, to...This is the perfect time, with the leaves down, to see inside thickets and brambles and woods and get to work. You've done a nice job and made me feel very virtuous and industrious just reading about it from my comfy chair inside!Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1600547016363116211.post-42378658893969325412010-11-28T17:47:52.636-04:002010-11-28T17:47:52.636-04:00The perfect tool from L.V. one of my fave stores t...The perfect tool from L.V. one of my fave stores too! We have inherited a huge amount of raspberry bushes behind our new home and they don't look like they've been tended to in years and years. Guess I'll be investing in one of those new tools also:)Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.com