About This Episode

Dealing with a plant-obsessed partner.

Plus, Grumpys tip of the week.

He can’t fix a light bulb, squash a spider or lift the basket of laundry.

Marigolds

All he does is read about plants, talk about plants, prune plants and buy more plants.

I hate his stupid plants."

  • Jessica

Grumpy’s Answer: “First of all, there are no stupid plants, Jessica.

So, getting your husband to change his way may involve bringing in the big guns.

Deny him affection, if you get my drift.

Then invoke the nuclear option.

Announce that every night will be Hallmark movie night.

If that doesn’t work, he is lost.

Tip Of The Week

When can you set out frost tenderannual flowerslike marigolds, coleus andimpatiens?

Well, the obvious answer is after your last spring frost.

About Ask Grumpy

Ask Grumpyis a podcast featuring Steve Bender, also known asSouthern LivingsGrumpy Gardener.

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