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On Saturdays, the Writer's Group would like to say thanks by presenting a "You Supply The Caption" photo. A gardening related photo will be presented, and you the Readers will provide humorous captions. The wit available on Dave's is some of the best around, so please join in the fun! This feature is not a "for compensation" article - just our way of saying Thanks for reading. Hope you enjoy...now let's hear some funny stuff!
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Photo credits go to Kimberley Broyles aka Gardenwife Subject matter credit goes to long time DG'er, our very own Horseshoe !
 | I'm a long time DG'er, super merry wife to the greatest guy on this earth, Michael. By day, we're self employed Mortgage Bankers along with my son Andy. By evenings and weekends we're gardeners trying to get the best out of 3 acres that we can.
Andy and DDIL Michelle gave us the greatest gift of all this past year. We hope to inspire our Grandson to have the same love of gardening we do.
I truly hope you'll enjoy the occasional articles I submit and most importantly have fun cooking from your garden or your local farms.
Happy Gardening and Garden Cooking to all!
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Subject: At last!
Posted by SeattleSuze (from Renton, WA) on January 28, 2008 at 10:52 PM:Finally! A plant that tells you when it's time to water!
Sue ...
Subject: Who said....?
Posted by GardeningGramma (from Elma, WA) on January 28, 2008 at 12:53 PM:Who said gardening was just for women? ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 28, 2008 at 1:04 PM: Ha!
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Subject: New product from Mattel!
Posted by Sofonisba (from Putnam County, NY) on January 28, 2008 at 12:22 PM:"Cabbage Patch Babies Come In Adult Sizes Too" ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 28, 2008 at 12:52 PM: ***snickering***
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Subject: I got one!!!
Posted by WigglyPaw (from Hastings, MI) on January 26, 2008 at 11:54 PM:MUST BE SUNG OUT LOUD
"He's 5-foot Two, ...Eyes of Blue....gootchy gootchy gootchy goooo"
Has anybody seen my pal? ... Posted by gardenwife (from Newark, OH) on January 27, 2008 at 11:16 AM: Hah! Now I'm gonna have that going through my head allll day! ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 27, 2008 at 11:17 AM: Ha! Very cute :)
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Subject: Not all Men's Hair Clubs are the same
Posted by MistyMeadows (from Payneville, KY) on January 26, 2008 at 10:35 PM:Beware of cheap imitations or this could happen to you. Shoe, in the interest of saving money, went to "that corner club" and this is what happened. It was neither organic or natural, what happened to him. Buyer beware!!! Now, he has to go hang his head somewhere and hope that the sun shines again soon :( .
Shoe, we're pullin for you. (He loves me, he loves me not...) It ain't right ya know, it just ain't right! ... Posted by gardenwife (from Newark, OH) on January 27, 2008 at 11:17 AM: Good one, Kathy! ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 27, 2008 at 11:22 AM: Grinning at ya Kathy :)
... Posted by MistyMeadows (from Payneville, KY) on January 27, 2008 at 11:28 AM: Do we know our Shoe or what ? :) ...
Subject: New plant available for RU enjoyment
Posted by henryr10 (from Cincinnati, OH) on January 26, 2008 at 9:45 PM:Helianthus ferrum "Red Beard" (Horseshoe Sunflower) Annual now in limited quantities.
Because of the incredibly hard process of hybridizing.......due to the slow maturing rates......
this limited addition plant will be available as only one per RU region.
Heavy feeder but not picky about soil, water or light conditions.
It does though prefer warmer climates.
Do to it's luminescent quality a welcome addition to the night garden.
Seems to literally shine in torch or firelight.
Be Advised:
While not especially invasive it can be a problem to get rid of if allowed to go wild.
... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 27, 2008 at 11:23 AM: You made me bust out laughing - "Red Beard" - Ha !! ... Posted by gardenwife (from Newark, OH) on January 27, 2008 at 11:39 AM: ** Slow maturing rates ** Oh, that's great! ...
Subject: Fertilizers
Posted by Howie (from Newark, OH) on January 26, 2008 at 6:55 PM:I can't imagine how much fertilizer it's takes to get something like this flower to grow. I'm pretty sure it's full of it though. LOL ... Posted by gardenwife (from Newark, OH) on January 26, 2008 at 6:56 PM: Mmmm, pretty sure there's no lack! ;) ... Posted by Horseshoe (from Efland, NC) on January 26, 2008 at 9:44 PM: I heard that!!!
*grin ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 27, 2008 at 11:25 AM: Cleistogamous ...... self fertilizing :)
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Subject: Rare wildflower observed
Posted by melody (from Benton, KY) on January 26, 2008 at 11:50 AM:Found in the hills of North Carolina, the rare Helianthus shoeifolia has finally been photographed.
Known for it's cheerful and everblooming habits, it is a rare, but welcome addition to any landscape. Gardeners everywhere are thrilled to have seen one in person. ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 26, 2008 at 11:53 AM: ***giggling***
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... Posted by ceejaytown (from The Woodlands, TX) on January 26, 2008 at 1:47 PM: You all are on a roll. ... Posted by JoanJ (from Belfield, ND) on January 26, 2008 at 1:50 PM: Planting directions: Do not plant too deep. The feet of this plant needs to be exposed. ... Posted by ceejaytown (from The Woodlands, TX) on January 26, 2008 at 1:51 PM: Lots of talent here... ... Posted by Zanymuse (from Fortuna, CA) on January 26, 2008 at 2:11 PM: This plant is a self seeding variety that pops up in unexpected places. Best when allowed to grow slowly into the tallest tale possible. It provides it's own fertilizer and sunshine in amounts sufficient to brighten any garden forum. ... Posted by cathy4 (from St. Louis County, MO) on January 26, 2008 at 2:14 PM: This unusual plant has been rumored to make a strange snoring sound in the dark, but it has not been documented. ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 26, 2008 at 2:36 PM: Cracking me up ladies !!
... Posted by Horseshoe (from Efland, NC) on January 26, 2008 at 3:19 PM: "It provides it's own fertilizer..."
Hah, somebody knows me too well!!
Ya'll are a hoot. What a great idea, Dea!
Shoe ... Posted by victorgardener (from Lower Hudson Valley, NY) on January 26, 2008 at 3:33 PM: I thought leprechauns preferred clover! ... Posted by gardenwife (from Newark, OH) on January 26, 2008 at 4:10 PM: The Helianthus shoeifolia spreads its seed in a most unique way. In late summer, seeds emerge from the center of its bloom, anthropomorphically known as its "mouth". The mouth spits the seeds randomly, and occasionally a watermelon seed is included in its oddly-cast progeny. No one knows how this occurs. ... Posted by Zanymuse (from Fortuna, CA) on January 26, 2008 at 4:44 PM: The "Shoeflower" is also known as the "Tall Tale", " Tomato Juicer" , "Kotex Slipper", "Shrink Bird Vine" "Daughters Day Delight" and "Ya'all Ain't Right Vine" but my favorite name for this wonder of nature is " Rapscallion" as it seems to best describe it's impish delights.
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Subject: some day
Posted by cathy4 (from St. Louis County, MO) on January 26, 2008 at 10:49 AM:Some day I'll get out of elementary school and won't have to wear these costumes in the Harvest Play.
Some day I'll get even with my wife for this Halloween Costume!
I asked for Hair Transplants! ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 26, 2008 at 11:03 AM: These are so funny Cathy - love 'em :)
... Posted by Horseshoe (from Efland, NC) on January 26, 2008 at 3:21 PM: "If that bee lands on my nose one more time this smile is coming off!"
Shoe ... Posted by Aunt_A (from Tulsa, OK) on February 23, 2008 at 11:43 PM: News article
Blue Ribbon Award Winner:
This new variety of sunflower is sure to be an award winning show stopper everywhere. Never before has this color of blue been found in the eyes of a flower. ...
Subject: Plant Mutation
Posted by Bubba_MoCity (from Missouri City, TX) on January 26, 2008 at 10:04 AM:Be careful where you plant your sunflowers. This was obviously found near the three-mile island facility after their "incident".
It also could have happened if the gardner refused to get enough sleep and did a "Rip van Winkle" in the sunflower patch. ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 26, 2008 at 10:06 AM: Wiping spit tea off screen :)
... Posted by Horseshoe (from Efland, NC) on January 26, 2008 at 3:22 PM: (Hmmm....well, I Have been sleeping a lot lately!)
Shoe ... Posted by KyWoods (from Melbourne, KY) on January 26, 2008 at 8:55 PM: ROFLMBOPMP!!!!!! Had to change my pants after that one, Bubba! ...
Subject: Former Child Stars
Posted by Danita (from Cobb County, GA) on January 26, 2008 at 4:47 AM:Pictured above is the rarely seen adult form of the Anne Geddes baby.
Sadly, by the same cruel trick of fate that afflicts many child actors, the Anne Geddes baby finds it practically impossible to transition into an adult career. Most languish in obscurity with only the memories of their glorious days in the sun. A lucky few find limited exposure working for theme parks or shady side shows. Most, however, become etiolated and die.
So next time you're shopping for a cute new calendar or a birthday card for your mom, don't be seduced by the images of these floriferous darlings in their former glory. Let your conscience be your guide, and get the one with fuzzy kittens instead!
... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 26, 2008 at 7:18 AM: That's hysterical !! ... Posted by Terry (from Murfreesboro, TN) on January 26, 2008 at 9:43 AM: *snort* ... Posted by planolinda (from Plano, TX) on January 26, 2008 at 10:24 AM: that is too funny!!!!!!!!!! ... Posted by dryad57 (from Indianapolis, IN) on January 26, 2008 at 11:26 AM: ROTFLMBO! VERY good!!! ... Posted by carrielamont (from Milton, MA) on January 26, 2008 at 12:02 PM: even I think that's funny! xx, Carrie ... Posted by gardenwife (from Newark, OH) on January 26, 2008 at 12:55 PM: Danita, I can't top that! Never in my life would I have thought of that...That's hysterical! ... Posted by planolinda (from Plano, TX) on January 26, 2008 at 1:25 PM: i'm just hoping to read more of your hummor------- ... Posted by DebinSC (from Summerville, SC) on January 26, 2008 at 2:56 PM: Loud outburst of laughter from coastal SC! :-} ... Posted by Horseshoe (from Efland, NC) on January 26, 2008 at 3:16 PM: Hah!!! Hilarious!!
I love it!!!
Big smiles here!!
Shoe ... Posted by Badseed (from Lynchburg, OH) on January 26, 2008 at 3:30 PM: Bwaaaah! So many people here are just not right. LOL ... Posted by amethystsm (from New Haven, CT) on January 26, 2008 at 6:02 PM: o, i LOVE that.
those calendars have always disturbed me - now i know why...
amy
* ... Posted by planolinda (from Plano, TX) on January 26, 2008 at 6:53 PM: amy they disturbed me too but i thought i was the only one--! ... Posted by debilu (from Fingerlakes Region, NY) on January 26, 2008 at 7:40 PM: you're the best!! ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 28, 2008 at 12:15 PM: Thanks everyone - this was good fun. Hope to see y'all next Saturday :)
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Subject: A Scientific Milestone
Posted by LarryR (from South Amana, IA) on January 26, 2008 at 2:23 AM:University of Kansas scientist succeeds in gene-splicing experiment ... Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on January 26, 2008 at 7:18 AM: Ha!! ... Posted by gardenwife (from Newark, OH) on January 26, 2008 at 5:40 PM: Scary thing, science. ... Posted by LarryR (from South Amana, IA) on January 28, 2008 at 2:14 AM: Yes, Gardenwife, it certainly can be at times. Our gardens and village are surrounded by the largest farming operation in Iowa. Genetically engineered corn and soybeans now grow in its fields. I fear they may pollute the gene pool and cause the demise of beneficial insects. Not enough research was done before these engineered varieties were offered for sale. Time will tell. Larry ...
Subject: Oh my Happy Birthday Shoe
Posted by mystic (from Ewing, KY) on January 26, 2008 at 1:46 AM:Blues eyes capped with gold who could ask for more. ... Posted by vic (from Rutherfordton, NC) on January 26, 2008 at 5:21 AM: Wish my sunflowers looked that purty *grin* ... Posted by ceejaytown (from The Woodlands, TX) on January 26, 2008 at 1:50 PM: y'all are great! ... Posted by Horseshoe (from Efland, NC) on January 26, 2008 at 3:20 PM: Hmmm...I would've guesses someone would've posted "Blooming idiot" by now!
Happy Day, Folks!
Shoe ... Posted by TamaraFaye (from Fritch, TX) on January 26, 2008 at 8:05 PM: Wel, you beat me to it, Shoe, j/k
i was thinking more along the lines of "You are my sunshine, my only Shoe-shine..." ...
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