Favorite Flowers

[RLC12345678]

Originally Posted by magnolia

You are not alone in the black thumb department! Because of my black thumb, I no longer attempt to grow anything! I can't have plants because I'll kill them - they just don't like me. And flowers, really don't care for them either. Don't get me wrong, they are nice and all but they die! After a few days, they are dying and you have to throw them away. I'd rather hubby spend the money on something that's gonna last beyond a few days if he's looking at getting me flowers for anniversary, valentines, or birthday. I know, I know - I sound like the "Flower Grinch"...LOL!

No, I am a flower Grinch, too. I always tell hubby not to spend money on flowers for me. I would rather have something else that will last. I do not attempt to grow flowers, either. I definately have a black thumb! The only reason I have favorites is because I worked in a florist (flower shop) for 4 years when I was in high school.

[magnolia]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

No, I am a flower Grinch, too. I always tell hubby not to spend money on flowers for me. I would rather have something else that will last. I do not attempt to grow flowers, either. I definately have a black thumb! The only reason I have favorites is because I worked in a florist (flower shop) for 4 years when I was in high school.

I think what did me in on having plants was years ago when I had my first yorkie. Someone had given me a corn plant and I didn't realize how dangerous they were to our furbabies until she chewed on it!!! Had to call the vet (it was after hours) to find out what to do - her poor belly was just one big giant red welp! When I mentioned having the plant, he said to throw it away as it's posionous to the babies (and kids). So, I gave her a dose of benedryl and chunked the plant - haven't had one since then!

Hubby has learned to not give me flowers anymore - instead, he sends a basket with goodies in it - chocolate, cookies, etc if he even sends anything. I just don't like all the attention that that sort of thing brings when it's delivered to work so he usually doesn't send anything.....except for Valentine's Day and thats the basket of goodies