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AIBU?

to want a skunk free garden?

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Nagini · 31/07/2011 11:23

We live in a terrace.

Recently there is a strong smell of skunk all the time I go out in the garden.

What can I do about it? I've seen the neighbours enjoying the odd bong out of my bathroom window on occasion, but I think it is someone else growing it, as the smell is 'fresh' and constant.

It is really strong, and my DS asks what it is. I am put off sitting out because of it.

What can I realistically do about it? Will the police be interested?

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ApocalypseCheeseToastie · 31/07/2011 11:25

Erm, ask for some clippings of their lovely, unusual plants ?

crazynanna · 31/07/2011 11:27

I will come round and remove it for you,if you wish

IvyAndGold · 31/07/2011 11:27

I am disappointed to find this is not the skunk of the black and white variety

The police should be interested, and if you make an official complaint I think they are obliged to follow it up.

Whatmeworry · 31/07/2011 11:28

Oh, that sort of skunk.....didn't know it grew outside in the UK ( ie wonder if one of the houses is a skunk farm)

Nagini · 31/07/2011 11:30

I can't see it, so yes I think it is indoors.

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bubbub · 31/07/2011 11:35

i opened this really expecting it to be the stinky animal skunk. am slightly disapointed.
no advice sorry... i wouldnt have had any for animal skunks either though, having never met one.

Meglet · 31/07/2011 11:48

I'd call the police. As its such a strong smell its probably wafting around several back gardens.

When the winds in the right direction it wafts a long way.

Countingwiththecount · 31/07/2011 12:05

I thought you were referring to those very stinky animals. How innocent I am

scurryfunge · 31/07/2011 12:07

Call crimestoppers and leave a message.

loopylou6 · 31/07/2011 12:50

Im with cheesetoastie

discobeaver · 31/07/2011 14:31

I think it would grow outdoors in the U.k it's quite hardy stuff.
Am also on team Apocolypse.
It won't honk for very long, sure it will be harvested soon.
Perhaps some loud comments about the stinky weed might prompt the growers to cull the stuff?

BeerTricksPotter · 31/07/2011 14:36

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ApocalypseCheeseToastie · 31/07/2011 14:38

Or set the lot on fire and invite everyone round to inhale the fumes

I can remember a while ago when they set fire to those fields of marajuana or whatever it was, great fun was had teasing my stoner bro with clips from youtube. Oh how he mourned, I swear he was sniffing his pc screen

oldraver · 31/07/2011 15:14

When this subject come up I always think of Saving Grace.

We also have some one out the back that is smoking stuff, I'm not sure if its the new young very loud family that have moved in or any of the other residents all of whom are over 70.

BettySpaghettiOnAJetty · 31/07/2011 16:14

My local home bargains reeks of it at the back of the shop. Probably coming from the flats above. Always makes me snigger a bit when I go in there.

oldsilver · 31/07/2011 16:31

Recently we have had this problem with some neighbours a few doors up - I said in a large loud voice - "I have no problem with what you are doing but it is 2 in the afternoon and there are lots of children playing outside and my son has already asked what the strange smell is, and I'd rather not have it in my kitchen - Just think of the children !!!!!" Seemed to have stopped now during the day

OohThatsMyTractor · 31/07/2011 16:35

I thought this was going to be a thread about the black and white stripy animals so beloved of Disney - what a disappointment! If I were you I'd drop an anonymous line to your local community support officer/police officer, either that or have yourself a really big bonfire/bbq

kickassmunkiii · 31/07/2011 19:46

Ooooh I like Oldsilvers suggestion!

Hope it gets sorted soon.

LadyBeagleEyes · 31/07/2011 19:54

I also initially thought of the cute but smelly animals.
But as OP knows the vernacular I'd suggest she gathers a few leaves for herself and then sends some to me.

HowlingBitch · 31/07/2011 20:23

! Pot heads on MN? Well I never... :o

GeraldineAubergine · 31/07/2011 20:35

Lay a trail of doughnuts and small cans of heineken in your back garden and the skunk growers will be easy to trap.

BeerTricksPotter · 31/07/2011 20:36

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spiderpig8 · 31/07/2011 20:37

I found some growing in my octagenarans grandparents garden!

Amapoleon · 31/07/2011 20:40

There is also a plant that smells very similar. I was on the bus the other day and an old man got on and the bus wreaked. I was shocked and kept an eye on the old man, not quite believing what I was smelling. As he got off I noticed he had a huge bagful of some sort of plant but it definitely wasn't weed.

neuroticmumof3 · 31/07/2011 20:53

Lol at Geraldine. Crimestoppers or live and let live I guess.

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