My husband said, “What’s on the deck railing?”
I sensed his disapproval. I cautiously replied, “I’m growing some plants for my garden.”
My husband grinned. “Really? Your plants look like they’re sitting in a pond.”
I bristled and walked over to the seed tray. Crud! It was full of rain water!
“It’s a hydroponic seed starter.” I quickly explained.
“See how the basil is flourishing?” I pontificated. “Some plants prefer wet growing conditions.”
My husband frowned and peered into the water. “Hey, I think I see a fish!”
“No,” I improvised, “that’s the root system of the tomato seedlings.”
“I think we’d better get some fish food, just in case,” My husband murmured.
“Don’t worry. Hydroponics is the new thing in gardening.” I assured him.
“Let me know how it works out.” He smirked as he walked away.
Even though my husband can see right through me,
I still like to pretend that I know what I’m doing.
It’s called “Keeping the Dream Alive.”
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HAHAHA!!! You still look like you have better gardening sense than me! (not that that’s saying much)
I’ve got a few “hydroponic” pots. I’m glad to know that’s what they are!
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What a wonderful place your deck railing is. Hydroponic gardening. A fish pond. No wonder the wrens decided to build their nest in the house you placed their. You would think a chemist would be delighted at your planning instead of smirking.
and isn’t it great that he doesn’t read your blog? if only i could figure out how to not allow some people to read mine….
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What a cool method! I love it!
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oh my goodness….i have to give you some serious props for being quick on your toes. i would have sat there and just stumbled over some random nonsensical words as i tried to come up with some smart sounding reason to explain my rain glutted plants! of course, i’ll never find myself in this situation because i learned long ago that alison does NOT fool with plant life. i kill them too quickly and it’s just not fair to the little fellas.
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You are just ahead of your times…..or as we say in our house…..that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
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I think I am successfully killing my cacti as I type…you know how much talent THAT takes?? Killing a plant that doesn’t even need watering….tal-ent…
I would just say that’s the beginning of a soup stalk, and then add some lentils…
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lol—LOVE this! Sounds like some of my gardening adventures. My latest is to grow loofahs! Who knew they were veggies when little. I’m probably going to have a plant that can audition for “Little Shop of Horrors!”
My man does the same thing. Trying to bluff my way out of it is useless because he just…knows.
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I love your quick thinking….I think I will try that one sometime. hahaa
And hey, maybe you are ON to something! Wonder if I should call HGTV and tell them about you??
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I think adding some fish is a great idea!
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It looks like we are getting the same type of downpours!
It has been so wet in Portland (OR) that all my veggies are still inside. The kitchen looks like a jungle. Definitely giving Jack some competition in the whole beanstalk department.
Hey, there are still green bits on those plants. I BET you could save a few. “)
Good luck!
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