My DH doesn't understand my love of orchids and ornamental plants but is impressed by Amorphophallus, both the leaves and flowers. He likes plants that produce something edible, so is happy with the vegetable garden and apple trees.
Yesterday he looked in the sitting room and made a comment about "jungle" but when he took a closer look at some potted grafted trees, he was able to identify them, one by the smell of the leaves (sugar apple) and, what really impressed me, he was able to name the variety (Julie, my absolute favorite) of the mango tree which does not have a tag on it! If I can get them to bear fruit, I think he will be a convert to my greenhouse campaign, which has been unsuccessful so far.
He doesn't say anything, just sighs. He wouldn't dare complain, because I could point out his collection of disgusting smelly old cars that he restores. When they are finished, he puts them in the barn. I guess that if they are in the barn long enough, he can restore them again.
