SEEDS & WEEDS: The Funniest Things People Have Said About GARDENING

THE FUNNIEST THINGS PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT GARDENING 287
We planted an apple tree sapling in our yard and loved it so much
we decided to plant a second sapling. We never expected they
would be bickering constantly.
This not uncommon problem is known as sapling rivalry. There are some
simple solutions. Each day, spend a few minutes with each sapling
individually. Every week or two, spend more “alone time” with each
sapling, engaging in an activity together that you both enjoy. And be sure
to do things with both together.
My garden has become so politically divided that the plants are
hardly communicating — some refuse even to pollinate.
We hear a lot of this.
First: Establish some boundaries. Boundary number one: No talking
about politics.
Keep the focus on the things the plants enjoy in common: sun, soil,
and rain. And, of course, pollinating.
How do you make compost tea?
The recipe is simple:
1. Scoop a quarter-cup of compost from your compost pile.