So I’ve really gone and done it: In additional to having my neighbor help me in the garden this summer I’ve also rented/bartered {?} out the basement to a guy named Andy {HH, if you’re reading this, I promise, it’s all going to work out fine}.
Andy is from Miami, Florida and is here for this years growing season to help me with my container gardens. Word on the street is he is a plant whisperer {seriously, he talks to them, people}, which is great because I can really use all the help I can get around here while I try to grow 2 tons of food this summer.
Andy’s partner Gladys will be joining him a little later in the growing season, but had to stay behind in Florida to tie up a couple of loose ends {something about a medicinal herb farm–I decided not to ask}. Andy can’t wait to experience a summer in Seattle. He claims he’s never seen a pine tree until now, but swears he could grow anything with his beloved containers, so we’ll see if the Washington growing season will give him a run for his money.
I asked him to write up a little description of himself for you all, so without further ado, meet Andy:
Hello fellow growers. I am honored to be coming to you live from…Mavis’s basement. Can you hear the cheers? I can! No wait, that is probably the dirt calling to me.
Real quick like, here’s a little about me: I love Pina-Coladas and getting caught in the rain…Ba, ba, so come with me and escape. Ha! Oh man, and I love a feel good tune. Seriously, though, I do love Pina-Coladas.
I have lived in Florida for the past 18 years. I strive for stress-free living. Nothing, and I mean nothing gets me down. Typically, I practice Yoga on the beach every morning, with my guru, Yolanda. Then, I pop home for a sponge bath and a little time with my plants. I am a self-proclaimed herbivore. My plants are my babies. I love each of them individually–and unconditionally. Out of respect, I am going to ask you to do the same.
Now that I’ve decided to trade in the sun and surf for one little summer in the Northwest, I am going to show you all how easy it is to grow an impromptu garden from just about anywhere.
Andy
Heather says
Mavis! I was laughing so hard that I had my water coming outta my nose!
Oh, this outta be good! I can’t wait to follow along…and I am sure that you will sharing your recipe for the Pina Coladas very soon, right?! 🙂 Welcome to the NW, beware…you may rust, but the people around here are nice!
Rachel says
Oh my mavis! Tell Andy to head for the Tri-Cities, WA. There’s a few “gardens” this way that despriately need some talking too. ;0)
Anita says
Andy looks a lot like your neighbor Francisco, haha. 😉
Michelle S says
Hee!Hee! I agree with you Anita, that was my first thought too! 😉 Whoever you really are, you have our attention… let’s see whacha got!
Anita says
And he’s kinda cute too. 🙂
Sarah b says
Yep…looks like Francisco!
Amanda says
Agreed. Francisco, is that you?!
Jennifer says
Andy seems like quite the character. Is that a wig? Can’t wait to hear what he whispers to the plants.
poppy says
francisco? is that you?
Aurelie says
So looks like Francisco !!!!!!!
LaToya says
That’s Francisco. And I can’t believe he’s sportin’ that wig. Hilarious.
sakura says
Your hair is to die for!!!
huey says
We’d know Francisco anywhere!
Laura Arnett says
OMG- Its taht Francisco as Marilyn Monroe’s long lost brother……lol
Lissa B says
You have the BEST neighbors! I love the parts about yoga and his sponge bath. Can’t wait to read what you have cooked up for us….
Heather says
I thought you had lost your mind for sure, some strange “herb” guy from Florida staying in your basement…do you even have a basement? hahaha. Glad it is a familiar face.
jamie says
I love Francisco’s zucchini bread recipe. Really is the best ever!
Jamie says
Ok, came to the comments just to make sure that you hadn’t lost your mind…thought he looked familiar! Hey, I’m all for the container gardening, let’s go!!!
Susan says
Definitely Francisco’s jawline!!