World’s most boring man?
Having traveled the country holidaying with my family I have gained the nickname of ‘Worlds Most Boring Man…!’ How can this be you must be asking?
Whilst holidaying in Scotland with family we stayed on the banks of Loch Lomond in a small country park – full of Japanese Knotweed! I ended up spending the week advising local land owners how to deal with the problem.
Whilst holidaying in Portmeirion in Wales I noticed Japanese Knotweed growing in the ornamental flower beds and flagged the problem up to the gardening team.
When staying at the Hotel du Vin in Winchester recently I noticed that the car park had a serious Japanese Knotweed infestation – again I ended up advising the garden team how to eradicate the plant…
Wherever I travel through the UK Japanese Knotweed continues to spread unchecked. It would appear that ignorance is the plants greatest friend with the general public still appearing unconcerned by this alien invader in their midst.
I have taken the step of contacting land owners whenever I spot a newly established stand of japanese knotweed and am hoping that others will follow this example.
PS My family no longer holiday with me!
June 9th, 2008 at 11:01 am
I should advise that I am not really boring….! I also do a powerpoint presentation on Japanese Knotweed that has been well received by all those that have seen it - for information speak to Suzanne at JKSL 0161 723 2000.