Sailboat is a hole in the water you throw money into. What is it they say the two happiest days in a boaters life? The day he buys it and the day he sells it. Been there and both were true.
We have a small yard. My Patio Garden is my happy place. The hardest work is the planting, but then all you do is water, and occasionally fertilize – you don’t have to pull weeds when they are all in pots. You can find inexpensive plants and flowers. Janis is forgetting that this will bring her joy in a few weeks.I’m shocked that Janis is giving in to defeat already. I thought she was stronger than this!
The great thing about a patio garden is that you can make it as large or small as you want. We have 2 pots on our patio and they are not much work at all.
I’ve always been of the opinion that any plant I tend to had better produce food or some other tangibly useful product (flowers are good, some are edible, and most can be used in arts/crafts). Most edibles are great in containers.
The only ornamentals I have grown were habaneros and jalapenos.
I found cutting out the sides of bags of potting soil and planting seeds in them worked great. My husband put them up on tall wooden horses with a board across and I planted all summer long. No weeds, no bugs, no critters.
Tyge over 5 years ago
Awwww. How cute! <3
alasko over 5 years ago
Sinking money into a garden is like sinking money into a sailboat.But ’Totally Impractical" would be a good name for a sailboat.
whahoppened over 5 years ago
Garden or sailboat, it’s what it does for your mind and/or body. (After obligations are taken care of) Sit around and you rust out.
Nachikethass over 5 years ago
Arlo knows the words and when to use them…!
nosirrom over 5 years ago
I can see that Janis feels better since Arlo admitted it’s his fault.
SpacedInvader Premium Member over 5 years ago
Sailboat is a hole in the water you throw money into. What is it they say the two happiest days in a boaters life? The day he buys it and the day he sells it. Been there and both were true.
Arianne over 5 years ago
Aww!
There’s that “Every now and then, I remember why I married you” smile.
Way to go, Arlo!
Arianne over 5 years ago
Absolved! A little humor, a lot of love, and it’s all okay.
ccomebacktour over 5 years ago
Arlo’s got a GREEN tongue !
Cincoflex over 5 years ago
One of the things I love best about Arlo his his willingness to ’fess up to his faults. Janis is pretty lucky.
jarvisloop over 5 years ago
I imagine that the best spouses are always totally impractical and are more work and expense than expected. It’s what makes marriage fun.
Going Nuts over 5 years ago
Arlo, just go to a big box garden center and surprise Janis with a couple of pre-made blooming container plants!
david_42 over 5 years ago
Having ripe blueberries all year is worth the effort. I freeze about 50 qts each summer.
T Smith over 5 years ago
Sorry Arlo… you’re expensive and impractical, we’re gonna have to let you go.
blessosu Premium Member over 5 years ago
We have a small yard. My Patio Garden is my happy place. The hardest work is the planting, but then all you do is water, and occasionally fertilize – you don’t have to pull weeds when they are all in pots. You can find inexpensive plants and flowers. Janis is forgetting that this will bring her joy in a few weeks.I’m shocked that Janis is giving in to defeat already. I thought she was stronger than this!
assrdood over 5 years ago
Wise comment from Arlo, much better than “I told you so”.
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
I have the same problem. But, mine involves comic books.
rlaker22j over 5 years ago
Boat name: wet dream
locake over 5 years ago
The great thing about a patio garden is that you can make it as large or small as you want. We have 2 pots on our patio and they are not much work at all.
sew-so over 5 years ago
I’ve always been of the opinion that any plant I tend to had better produce food or some other tangibly useful product (flowers are good, some are edible, and most can be used in arts/crafts). Most edibles are great in containers.
The only ornamentals I have grown were habaneros and jalapenos.
Hot peppers are NOT edible or useful in my book.
buckyteeth over 5 years ago
I just thank goodness that I am married to the same kind of guy as Arlo.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 5 years ago
Awwe. He said the right thing. :D
lindz.coop Premium Member over 5 years ago
I found cutting out the sides of bags of potting soil and planting seeds in them worked great. My husband put them up on tall wooden horses with a board across and I planted all summer long. No weeds, no bugs, no critters.