Question
Hi,
I have an awful lot of wild roses growing in a field I've recently bought. I'd like an organic way to get rid of these, can you recommend anything, or do I just need to get the spade out and dig them out.
Many thanks & I appreciate this might not quite be your area or expertise, but sure you know more than I do,
Graham

Answer
The organic way to get rid of wild roses is to dig them out and dig them out and keep digging them out. Half an inch of cane means a new wild rose bush. I have wild roses right up to the fence of my property and every year and I go out and keep digging out the canes.  Also at the end of the summer, I cut all the rose bushes farther way,  down so that destroys the hips which contains the seeds which the birds re-plant again. If you see them coming back (and they will) pour pure vinegar or salt and water on them. Don't give up because the roses won't give up!