Free at last

Nearby is an apple tree, an apple tree which still yearly offers up fruit and yet over the last few years we've watched it become encroached upon, under siege and finally conquered by aggressive brambles, as thick as your thumb with thorns like razor wire. No more could be taken and after a couple of hours chopping and cutting, with its damaged limbs trimmed and invasive ivy removed the apple tree is free at last. There should be a 'before' photo, yet enthusiasm for the task at hand meant there is only an 'after' photo.