Well, I got that "hedge" trimmed a bit. I took the saw/loper head off it's fiberglass pole and lashed the electric hedge trimmer to it with some clothesline. I'm pretty sure this was not a good idea but it worked. Got the vines back far enough from the phone line that they may not get back to it this year. In other garden news, something's up in the row where I planted three packs of old turnip, parsnip, and carrot seeds -- I'm guessing turnips. The artichokes have their winter protection (maple leaves) completely removed and are putting out leaves. I got the strawberries weeded. Out front, one tree peony has five buds. I've just had it two years and have moved it twice, so I'm really pleased. David