What can I say I am growing.

[420solo]

I have been hitting up a lot of stores looking for godd organic materials for my soil. I get well "what are you growing" and I say "Holy **** its bigfoot" and book. lol. What plant should I say I amtrying to grow?

[mithrandir]

Northern lights #5. m

[mithrandir]

Ok, so maybe that might not work. If you must, then just say you are growing tomatoes. You would be much better off just searching the FAQ's about soil mixtures. It's not rocket science you know. It is easy to make a top notch soil mixture without speaking to the clerk at the garden store. If you need a little help we will be here. m

[420solo]

Thanks M. We were talking about this, this morn. I want to do the transplant and came up with that organic mix to avoid ferts. Just asking for all these supplies there trying to be friendly and I just want something to say back.

[mithrandir]

Well my friend, I'm glad you're
a good soul who wants to make small talk and put the clerk at ease but remember, it's July. There's not a whole lot of planting going on in July. Go ahead and use the tomato story though. It will make the clerk smile. Be sure you buy a Ph test kit for soil while you're there. m


(Edited by mithrandir at 10:34 pm on July 18, 2002)

[420solo]

Thank you. You have been ag big hel today :smile:

[Dj KripY Krawlahz]

Pretty slick there M, would the tomatoes story works for SUPERTHRIVE?

[whitelightnin1]

420solo- " I get well "what are you growing" and I say "Holy **** its bigfoot" and book."

Funny as ****! lmao! lol lol

[agrowguy]

I always act like im working at this local nursery and already know everything. I act like i really know what im doin with **** like "Hi im an employee at (SHH) and im looking for a product called 'superthrive', would you happen to carry it" They usually look at me like, duh, and say "Ive never heard of that." It pisses me off and i say "Ok thank you" and walk out. If he or she asks what im growing i simply state "Assorted perrenials, flowers, shrubs and high yeilding, high stress plants" Just say like highly stressed shitty soil for your tomatoes. They probably dont know ****. Research yourself online and know what youre looking for before you ask, "Do you have good ferts for budding" ....I was in wal-mart yesterday and some red eyed 17 year old kid with gold hangin all over him and a pot leaf tee shirt asks this guy working in garden, "Do you have any good ferts or potions to make my plant bud bigger?" I was looking for my peters mix and i nearly died laughing right in the aisle, me and my girl got a really good laugh outta that one.

[mithrandir]

Good story Agrow. Guys, I promise, the DEA does not have alot of agents working undercover as clerks at the local garden supply store. If you're worried about it just play dumb. Anytime someone asks why you need something say "I don't know. My boss asked me to pick this up." If that does'nt work try a disguise and speak with a middle eastern accent. m

(Edited by mithrandir at 7:39 am on July 19, 2002)

[PhIr3]

I agree with M and its funny cause over the last several years I have used the same approach. If I am at walmart, or a harware store buying those cheap bloombuster, bullshit, kill your plants chemicals, then I manke it very clear with a serious face that I am in a tomatoe growing contest with a cash prize. They seem to get excited about helping you when you say that. You dont have to be sneaky about SuperThrive. They carry it at Home Depot and it has been used by vegtable gardeners since the 40s. If I am shopping at a REAL grow shop that supplies REAL plant food then you dont have to say anything. Those guys arent idiots and they wont ask what your growing cause they already know. These employess can be extremly helpful in answering questions directly releated to your growing problems without ever having to say "Im growing some dope man".

[rastadub]

when i went to go buy my lights soil and my vacation timer at home depot the cashier knew what was up. but i dont really care cause i just read that 1/3 of all americans smoke or have smoked the denk. only the smartest ones grow it.

(Edited by rastadub at 2:08 pm on July 20, 2002)

[Administrator]

The organics shop I got to is great! The guy behind the counter looks like he is lit everytime I go in there! Eyes at half mast and red as hell! LMAO! He's got a ponytail like me too......:biggrin:

[CLOSETGROWTH]

You can use Superthrive all throughout the year on any plant known to man,...So, Its no big deal to ask for this additive. http://www.growkind.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[chopstick]

If your going to say you grow Tomatoes then watch your appearance, I went in one day asking about stuff, I said I was growing different types of vegetables, but the bitch would believe me, cause I'm covered in tattoos, I have full sleves and I was wearing a t-shirt. So remember check yourself before you go into a grow shop. In the end I was refused service to protect their rep, believe that ****...Only in the states this could happen.

Wow and old post from the past:smile:!


(Edited by chopstick at 8:04 pm on April 14, 2003)

[nugman]

Where can u get superthrive? Is it hard to come by?

[PhIr3]

It is very easy to get and you can find it at most garden centers including the garden section at Home Depot and Lowes. I have never grown without it so i dont know if it works or not lol.

[420solo]

LOL Im thread digging today, I miss mith http://www.growkind.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif