African Violets…first they tell you to keep them in a damp, humid environment, then they tell you never to get the leaves wet. And yet in Nature they live near waterfalls etc. One of the mysteries of life.
The greatest bit of wisdom I ever heard from a horticulturist about house plants: They mostly succumb to one thing – overwatering.It seems Opal can’t exercise control over her house plant, so she will try to control Earl. So far, he doesn’t buy into her attempt.
It had taken me afew of our 46 years of marital bliss to turn the wife’s “brown” thumb into a green one. Now, I’m left with caring for my rose trees, SHE can do the rest, ya know???
shirttailslim almost 12 years ago
There’s a message in there. Take it from an 81 year old.
The Nihilist almost 12 years ago
Sure thing Opal, I’ll take care of it. Right into the trash can…
The Venus Lintrap, never needs water only occassional dusting
Llewellenbruce almost 12 years ago
Flowers can’t complain either Earl.
Linguist almost 12 years ago
We all need a little watering and nurturing – droopy as we may be.
orinoco womble almost 12 years ago
African Violets…first they tell you to keep them in a damp, humid environment, then they tell you never to get the leaves wet. And yet in Nature they live near waterfalls etc. One of the mysteries of life.
cdward almost 12 years ago
Whose plant is it? I never water plants because A) I don’t buy them or want them and B) my wife knows I would probably drown them.
marvee almost 12 years ago
You have to be careful with African violets. I wouldn’t want Earl to water them. I can kill them myself.
cvdemers almost 12 years ago
The greatest bit of wisdom I ever heard from a horticulturist about house plants: They mostly succumb to one thing – overwatering.It seems Opal can’t exercise control over her house plant, so she will try to control Earl. So far, he doesn’t buy into her attempt.
ewalnut almost 12 years ago
It could be overwatered so the roots rotted. That would make it droop too. It’s better to leave the watering to the person who knows how to do it.
Number Three almost 12 years ago
That may be so, Earl.
But you’re still as funny and cool as ever!
xxx
jtviper7 almost 12 years ago
Artificial… The only way to go…
MWEBS2003 almost 12 years ago
Maybe some viagra would help Earl’s droopiness.
Neat '33 almost 12 years ago
It had taken me afew of our 46 years of marital bliss to turn the wife’s “brown” thumb into a green one. Now, I’m left with caring for my rose trees, SHE can do the rest, ya know???
angusdad almost 12 years ago
make they just need some viagra.
missjunebug almost 12 years ago
This was so very funny. Reminded me of my Dad. Thanks
boldyuma almost 12 years ago
One word…..Cactus..