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My friend at the library asked this morning if I wanted to take home a hosta that someone donated to the plant sale without a pot, as she didn't have the capacity to split it into pots or spend multiple watering sessions keeping it happy. Being the good husband I am, I asked my wife if it's okay with her if I accepted (unapologetic plant accepter here). She said sure, and even understood when I said I needed to bring the truck because it had no pot and I didn't want to dirty her car.

The hosta:

My wife:

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[โ€“] LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org 6 points 2 days ago

Some fun facts:

  • The root ball is about 4 feet / 1.3m across

  • I stopped counting at 40 crowns

  • It's been nice knowing you all ๐Ÿ˜…

[โ€“] remington@beehaw.org 5 points 2 days ago
[โ€“] xylol@leminal.space 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[โ€“] LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org 7 points 2 days ago

That's what she said! (About the plant)

[โ€“] Geodad@beehaw.org 2 points 2 days ago

He hasn't posted in several hours. Has the hosta taken him hostage?