WILD bunny!

[elleng]

[SWBTATTReg]

1. Boy, he's got a safe spot, w/ those sharp-edged leaves there to protect him! Help me w/ my spotty memory,

what type of plants are those w/ those sharp leaves?

[elleng]

2. Right, protective hedge!

Sorry can't name it, and landlord's away.

Holly:
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Proudlove1991
If Holly (Ilex aquifolium) finds its leaves are being nibbled by deer, it switches genes on to make them spiky when they regrow. So on taller Holly trees, the upper leaves (which are out of reach) have smooth edges, while the lower leaves are prickly From @LeifBersweden on twitter

[SWBTATTReg]

3. Thank you so much! I guessed Holly XXX, but wasn't sure. I do know that it's sharp as heck and not to run into it,

which I have done accidently (ouch!). I used to take cuttings of it and distribute around my garden flowers / plants to protect them, but ha ha heh, I ended up getting myself poked!!

[elleng]

4. I wear gloves to protect when I go to and from my car!

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[SWBTATTReg]

5. Really. A nice safe spot for you too! Heaven forbid, but if anyone jumps you, they are in for a rude awakening!

I wonder if you get the red berries yet (are they that mature?). I think they are poison too (the berries). I used to watch out that my cats wouldn't bother them.

[elleng]

6. holly berries have come and gone.

NO ONE close enough here to damage me or anyone. Friend visits 2x week, and family finally returning from beach!

WINE berries just about ripe.

[SWBTATTReg]

7. Good for you, and the wine berries are just about ready...sounds fun, if you're planning on picking them,

making some homemade wine.

[elleng]

8. They don't last long enough for wine, I/we eat them fast!

Neighbor has made pie, I think.

[IcyPeas]

9. Awww ... got carrots?