Was out in my garden the other day and this sucker and its close friend shot up in a about a week or so. It is where I had planted some spinach but I don't believe any came up. I have never grown spinach before so I guess I am at a loss. Or I am just having this major brain fart. Also have the third one up along the front of my home, and would like to know if its useful or just decoration. It is my intention over the future years to rid myself of plants&trees that aren't useful, if you get my meaning.