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Thanks Greg... they look disgusting
I have a friend - it's a loose term - who regularly reads my blog, not because he's interested in gardening per se, more because he's interested in finding things within my content to rib me about. In the interests of protecting the guilty we shall call my friend, Greg - mostly because that's his name.
Greg has just started his long service leave and one day into it he's already bored enough to spend time making hanging baskets, such as the one above. To most gardeners, this would be a welcome surprise, but to readers who are thinking this way, let me inform you, this is NO gift. Au contraire.
No, this is the gardener's version of a mafia "horse head." Plants that seem so innocent and ordinary from all external appearances yet are tainted with symbolism that force you to run inside, lock all the windows and doors and hide in the bath-tub.
Okay, maybe that's a little extreme but let's begin by identifying some of these plants. The tallest one in the centre (nice arranging BTW Gregory, did you get Leanne to do it for you?) is a snapdragon. Then on the edge are a few celosias with variegated spider plants dripping over the side.
Do you see it now? No? It's painfully obvious, I'm guessing you must be new to my blog. This is three of my five most hated plants, the only ones missing were amaranthus tricolor - bit hard to get that one in a hanging basket - and vincas. This is obviously a pointed attack and one that cannot go quietly under the carpet without revenge.
So, just for the record Gregory - you started it!
What shall I do with the hanging basket? Probably regift it, no doubt!
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Funny friend you have there. I am back on Blotanical btw and really appreciate your help.
Debbi
Posted by: deb | September 30, 2008 8:23 AM
At least there werent any Petunias - I cant stand them, they get so leggy and sticky.
Posted by: patientgardener | September 30, 2008 8:36 PM
HA, what a nasty attack on you, how dare he? And leaving the tag in was just a parting shot.
Frances
Posted by: Frances | September 30, 2008 8:53 PM
The gauntlet has been thrown down ? LOL
It is amazing to think you guys "down there" are just approaching your garden season as we are closing up shop up here in the north : )
You have to appreciate the world for that one ! : )
Posted by: Joy | September 30, 2008 9:24 PM
Stuart, thank you so much for making me laugh! And thanks for your lovely message
Posted by: Victoria | October 1, 2008 12:28 AM
@Debbi - yes, he is a humorous fellow, but still a good friend. I did get a giggle out of this one.
@PatientGardener - agreed. Not my favourite plants either though I don't mind some of the newer varieties.
@Frances - the tag was a nice touch wasn't it! Much like a graffiti artist monographing their work.
@Joy - you better believe it. I'm already thinking of some wretched ideas for his garden. Stay tuned...
@Victoria - glad you enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by.
Posted by: Stuart | October 1, 2008 6:59 AM
It seems Greg would be the appropriate recipient to "re-gift" to. ;) Such fun.
Posted by: Nancy Bond | October 2, 2008 11:13 PM
Needs more Vinca!
Posted by: Steve | October 3, 2008 1:11 AM
@Nancy - good thinking Nancy. It may just have to be modified a little...hmm.
Posted by: Stuart | October 3, 2008 7:23 AM
@Steve - hardly!
Posted by: Stuart | October 3, 2008 7:24 AM
Glad that you liked the present. Sorry that we could only supply 3 out of 5 unfortunately we couldn't source the other plants...... although there would be a case for just sowing seeds thoughout your garden... Bring it on Stuey.
BTW: Leanne says she really, really hates pansys. I'm sure she isn't referring to you...
Posted by: Greg | October 3, 2008 12:53 PM
The hanging basket, per se, is pretty horrible in almost every incarnation. I will probably be calling this as Exhibit A if the case ever gets to court.
Posted by: James A-S | October 3, 2008 9:32 PM
@Greg - looking forward to it buddy! I am already concocting a comeback as we speak...and you can bet it's going to be a goody - and it will be featured here, LIVE!
@James - yes Exhibit A would work quite nicely. Just wait until the defense brings forward Exhibit B through Z, ha, ha!
Posted by: Stuart | October 4, 2008 7:16 AM
Horticultural hostilities - I love it! There's a gal down the street who insists that her garden must be entirely white....every year someone sneeks over during the night and plants a red tulip bulb or two.
Posted by: Barbarapc | October 10, 2008 6:52 AM