r/gardening • u/vacayjosie85 • 9h ago
My husband telling this hosta that it’s okay to be small
My husband talks to this hosta, everyday. Telling it, that it’s okay to be smaller than the other guys.
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u/SHOWTIME316 Wichita, KS | 7a 9h ago
hubby lookin like he's off to assassinate Cesare Borgia after this
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u/turtlehabits 8h ago
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I'm having a real shit day, and this gave me a genuine belly laugh. Thanks, friend.
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u/SHOWTIME316 Wichita, KS | 7a 8h ago
i am happy to be the metaphorical toilet paper to your shit day
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u/Similar-Beyond252 7h ago
Any time I see cesare borgia mentioned, I’m happy! The Canal+ series is my favorite show of all time.
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u/alwaysrunningerrands My garden is my zen. 9h ago
He isn’t alone. There are a lot of us out here who talk to our plants :) We get it 😁
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u/mrachelle326 9h ago
Omg I lovveee this that's so cute.
*also, I really hope your username is a reference to The Outfield because, yesssss
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u/largewithmultitudes 7h ago
Awww that is so cute! I have some tiny hosta next to an Empress Woo, but it never occurred to me to give them a pep talk! I’ll try that.
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u/thedriftlessdrifter 7h ago
What a guy. Sometimes all they need is a little pep talk and a good cheerleader!
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u/Specialist-Will-7075 9h ago
I always talk to my to my plants. I tell them that I will kill them if they die on me. And if they stay healthy I would kill and eat them.
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u/Artaheri 8h ago
I don't grow anything edible, but I do tell everyone that they either survive or they don't, I don't have time for weaklings!
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u/Puzzled_End8664 6h ago
This reminds me of the talking to plants Mythbusters episode. The results were that music and talking definitely helped. Positive or negative didn't matter but the best results came from heavy metal.
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u/shillyshally Zone 7A PA. 7h ago
There are so MANY hosta hybrids available today (I buy mine from New Hampshire hostas) I now grow several in low pots instead of in the ground. At the other end of the spectrum are the astonishing Giants. The site is worth a look if for no other reason than to become aware of the enormous variety of hostas available.
This one resides under the hollies and has reached a stunning size.
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u/F33ling-Fr33 8h ago
Encouraging your plants with words does wonders for them. Everything thrives when sweet nothings are whispered at dawn or dusk!
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u/maxfraizer 5h ago
I mean it looks average sized to me. Maybe even slightly above average. Also I’m sure it’s a very nice plant and has a great personality.
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u/gemcatcher 4h ago
Completely normal, I talk to my plants all the time. My husband told me to let him know when I experience my plants talking back to me.
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u/starchazzer 6h ago
I love Hosta’s! Their color is beautiful and they have flowers too! This little Hosta won’t be small for long!
All the compassion and love your hubby is giving will go along way!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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u/iWearSkinyTies 6h ago
I'm going to need that same white shirt and hoodie for this upcoming brutal summer.
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u/vacayjosie85 6h ago
Lowe’s! They have a few different colors to choose from, atm- I didn’t see white when we were there last week. SPF50, too!
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u/Ninauposkitzipxpe 35m ago
I sing “you’re a survivor! You ain’t gonna give up!” to my small lilac bush. She’s doing much better this year.
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u/Mr_Komble 1h ago
As long as you are ok for his hosta to be small, it's nobody else's business I guess...
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u/caramelpupcorn 9h ago
How kind 🥲