Nataly 38 #1 August 20, 2010 Our company gave out 1 seed / pot for every employee across each office who wanted to compete in a growing competition.. We received this seed / growing pot on Monday and so far: - A grad has a plant that is 23 cm tall - A self-professed green-thumb has a plant that is 14 cm tall - My colleagues have grown plants ranging from 2 cm to 5 cm - I have grown mildew D'oh. Guess plants don't like coffee as much as we do.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #2 August 20, 2010 Sugar helps them grow faster. Happy Birthday Deedy!I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #3 August 20, 2010 Quote Sugar helps them grow faster. D'uh.. There was sugar in the coffee I fed my plant! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydveraz 0 #4 August 20, 2010 Quote Our company gave out 1 seed / pot for every employee across each office who wanted to compete in a growing competition.. We receiver this seed / growing pot on Monday and so far: - A grad has a plant that is 23 cm tall - A self-professed green-thumb has a plant that is 14 cm tall - My colleagues have grown plants ranging from 2 cm to 5 cm - I have grown mildew D'oh. Guess plants don't like coffee as much as we do.. Just go down to the nearest plant store and buy a tree and replant it in the pot when no one is looking>> Problem solved! The only thing we can grow in Arizona is charcoal.Arizona only has two seasons, Hot and HOTTER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #5 August 20, 2010 +1I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 August 20, 2010 Quote Our company gave out 1 seed / pot for every employee across each office... Gotta love a company that gives pot to the employees."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #7 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Our company gave out 1 seed / pot for every employee across each office who wanted to compete in a growing competition.. We receiver this seed / growing pot on Monday and so far: - A grad has a plant that is 23 cm tall - A self-professed green-thumb has a plant that is 14 cm tall - My colleagues have grown plants ranging from 2 cm to 5 cm - I have grown mildew D'oh. Guess plants don't like coffee as much as we do.. Just go down to the nearest plant store and buy a tree and replant it in the pot when no one is looking>> Problem solved! The only thing we can grow in Arizona is charcoal. Tempting, but everyone has seen the mildew... I think they would be suspicious... Then again, it's worth trying just to see everyone's surprise!!! If only I knew what type of seed / plan we are supposed to be growing.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #8 August 20, 2010 Maybe YOUR seed is SUPPOSED to grow mildew. What kind of plants are these things, anyway?TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #9 August 20, 2010 Quote Maybe YOUR seed is SUPPOSED to grow mildew. What kind of plants are these things, anyway? Maybe you're right... It has a lot of mildew - maybe I'm actually winning!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #10 August 20, 2010 Sometimes you just have to change the rules. TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #11 August 20, 2010 Go somewhere in the building and find a potted tree or something. Something clearly not what you were growing, but outrageously tall. If you want, it can be fake. Tell them it isn't your fault, because you didn't provide the seed.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydveraz 0 #12 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Our company gave out 1 seed / pot for every employee across each office who wanted to compete in a growing competition.. We receiver this seed / growing pot on Monday and so far: - A grad has a plant that is 23 cm tall - A self-professed green-thumb has a plant that is 14 cm tall - My colleagues have grown plants ranging from 2 cm to 5 cm - I have grown mildew D'oh. Guess plants don't like coffee as much as we do.. Just go down to the nearest plant store and buy a tree and replant it in the pot when no one is looking>> Problem solved! The only thing we can grow in Arizona is charcoal. Tempting, but everyone has seen the mildew... I think they would be suspicious... Then again, it's worth trying just to see everyone's surprise!!! If only I knew what type of seed / plan we are supposed to be growing.. Just do it! Then, if they ask, Tell them they don't know one seed from another. That makes it their problem!!Arizona only has two seasons, Hot and HOTTER! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #13 August 20, 2010 Some very creative ideas/solutions here - thanks everyone!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #14 August 20, 2010 How about a huge dildo sticking out of the soil? You can ask them what the heck kind of seed they gave you when they look at it.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 August 20, 2010 Quote Our company gave out 1 seed / pot for every employee across each office who wanted to compete in a growing competition.. We received this seed / growing pot on Monday and so far: - A grad has a plant that is 23 cm tall - A self-professed green-thumb has a plant that is 14 cm tall - My colleagues have grown plants ranging from 2 cm to 5 cm - I have grown mildew D'oh. Guess plants don't like coffee as much as we do.. There is a local who can help out your plant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #16 August 20, 2010 So, find a dead plant about 23cm tall, switch it with the guy who has one growing, and switch his into yours. Bam!"I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #17 August 20, 2010 QuoteSo, find a dead plant about 23cm tall, switch it with the guy who has one growing, and switch his into yours. Bam! Or, switch his with the potted dildo and ask him what the heck he's using as fertilizer.I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #18 August 20, 2010 Quote Quote So, find a dead plant about 23cm tall, switch it with the guy who has one growing, and switch his into yours. Bam! Or, switch his with the potted dildo and ask him what the heck he's using as fertilizer. Make sure its a remote controlled (wireless) one... they go to touch it, hit the button/switch."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #19 August 20, 2010 Quote Our company gave out 1 seed / pot for every employee across each office who wanted to compete in a growing competition.. We received this seed / growing pot on Monday and so far: - A grad has a plant that is 23 cm tall - A self-professed green-thumb has a plant that is 14 cm tall - My colleagues have grown plants ranging from 2 cm to 5 cm - I have grown mildew D'oh. Guess plants don't like coffee as much as we do.. If you trim the "bushes" you are a gardener . . . post pics to let us see the extent of your gardening skilz.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #20 August 30, 2010 Oh - an update... My plant is growing after all - even despite the mildew!! WOO HOO!! I still harbour hopes that the coffee will work its magic and the plant will somehow outgrow the others! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #21 August 30, 2010 WAIT..you are feeding your plant coffee? Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #22 August 30, 2010 Horticulture is easy... the four basic elements your plant needs to survive are: Sun (some take more some take less...just google it and find out how much is appropriate for your plant) Air (most all plants need air moving around them in order to do well) Nutrients (go get some Miracle Grow!) Water (Coffee doesn't work!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #23 August 30, 2010 Quote WAIT..you are feeding your plant coffee? Yep! I probably shouldn't have used lattes, which is no doubt the reason behind the mildew... But now I've started I feel I should be consistent with my experiment... I hear tea leaves are quite good to help plants grow..."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #24 August 30, 2010 Quote Yep! I probably shouldn't have used lattes, which is no doubt the reason behind the mildew... But now I've started I feel I should be consistent with my experiment... I hear tea leaves are quite good to help plants grow... [cabinet has been debating putting water on the plants instead of Brawndo] Pvt. Joe Bowers: What *are* these electrolytes? Do you even know? Secretary of State: They're... what they use to make Brawndo! Pvt. Joe Bowers: But *why* do they use them to make Brawndo? Secretary of Defense: [raises hand after a pause] Because Brawndo's got electrolytes.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #25 August 30, 2010 QuoteQuote Yep! I probably shouldn't have used lattes, which is no doubt the reason behind the mildew... But now I've started I feel I should be consistent with my experiment... I hear tea leaves are quite good to help plants grow... [cabinet has been debating putting water on the plants instead of Brawndo] Pvt. Joe Bowers: What *are* these electrolytes? Do you even know? Secretary of State: They're... what they use to make Brawndo! Pvt. Joe Bowers: But *why* do they use them to make Brawndo? Secretary of Defense: [raises hand after a pause] Because Brawndo's got electrolytes. "Electrolytes...it's what plants crave." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
