Local Man Successfully Feigns Interest In Gardening This Memorial Day Weekend
Reflecting upon a Memorial Day long weekend that included visits to three garden centres, four nurseries, and at least one florist supply wholesaler, local man Dan Boyle feels confident that he successfully feigned convincing interest in gardening to his wife of seven years, Karen, and her mother Nancy.
“It took a lot out of me to sit through a half-dozen or so riveting conversations about the differences between annuals or perennials, and how to test for backyard soil alkalinity,” stated Boyle, taking a well-deserved sip of his craft IPA on Monday afternoon.
“But in the end, I could tell that my frequent head nods and furrowed brow of concern when learning about seedling care and best potting practices were enough to convince everyone that I was truly invested in the wonders of backyard horticulture.”
When asked how he was going to continue the ruse, given that planting season is upon us, Boyle was reported to have said, “that’s a problem for next weekend,” before closing his eyes for an afternoon nap.
