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Friday, April 20. 2018

Rose thorn punctures

Every time I cut back my roses I get a puncture or two. Usually it's a nothing, but sometimes they become nasty.


Here is why. 

Posted by Bird Dog in Gardens, Plants, etc. at 14:13 | Comments (8) | Trackbacks (0)

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For my birthday last year my son got me a pair of heavy, but very pliable leather gloves that go to the elbow. They make it possible to wade through the briars without a scratch. I heartily recommend them.
#1 LP on 2018-04-20 14:54 (Reply)
Try Kevlar gloves from Amazon
#1.1 Steven Murray on 2018-04-20 16:01 (Reply)
Pigskin has the advantage that it doesn't get stiff after getting wet and drying out.
#1.2 rhhardin (Link) on 2018-04-20 17:17 (Reply)
Those things aren't kind to lawnmower tires either.
#2 BillH on 2018-04-20 16:31 (Reply)
Trimming rose bushes gives you an understanding of bombers flying in formation for defense.
#3 rhhardin (Link) on 2018-04-20 17:10 (Reply)
Back in my hippie days, the wife and I raised goats. They absolutely loved rose bush trimmings. It made me cringe watching them eat the prunings, thorns and all.
#4 snopercod on 2018-04-20 20:31 (Reply)
My folks have around 16 rose bushes along the front walk and porch of their house. Red, yellow, and what we called peace roses which are a wonderful blend of both colors. Most of them have been there for 50+ years. My dad has taken meticulous care of them and they bloom from late May to late August every year. Sadly, his health may prevent him from caring for them this year.
#5 Jeffersonian on 2018-04-21 07:07 (Reply)
I saw an educational film in elementary school that I've never been able to get out of my mind, showing a woman who punctured her finger with a rose thorn and got tetanus. It sure made me careful to keep my immunizations up to date. I get puncture wounds in the garden all the time. If one of them blows up on me, I know it's not tetanus, but I take care of it anyway, with antibiotics if necessary. Infections are no joke. Around here, we have vibrio outbreaks.
#6 Texan99 on 2018-04-22 16:55 (Reply)

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