Ivy Covered Towers

The vine on our house has been a subject of discussion (and argument) at our house over the years we've lived here.  We had one neighbor tell us that we should remove it immediately or our house would disintegrate.  We've had random strangers follow us home to find out what kind of vine it is so they can start one at their own house.  We've had members of the family (me) who feel very emotionally attached to the thing and other members (husband) who pretty much think it is a scourge.

I think a lot of my attachment to it comes from my dream of living in an old house surrounded by trees and covered with vines.  Which, other than the old house part, we pretty much have.  So, here we are, preparing to sell this rather perfect house, vine and all and move to who knows where.  Sometimes, the the things that are right to do aren't really the most fun.  But, when it's right, you do it.

As part of prepping the house, the vine has be cut back to almost nothing, in case prospective buyers are part of the "scourge of the earth" camp.  The poor thing is confined to a very small section of the house now and looks rather pathetic.

But, if the new owner has had a long time dream of living in ivy covered walls, the vine is ready to grow.  A year or so and it will be back to it's former glory, covering every available surface and causing discussion and arguments all over again.