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Buckets Full of Brambles
Nature writer Koos Dijksterhuis describes clearing brambles from his garden, which revealed hidden structures like trees, a bench, and a shed. He notes that while some brambles thrive on nutrient-rich soil, others like the cow bramble are rare and prefer calcareous ground. Dijksterhuis observes that brambles have become more common, often left unharvested due to fears of fox tapeworm, though he finds many rotting fruits unused by birds who prefer other berries. Chickens and humans enjoy eating the brambles, which serve as effective natural fencing.
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