In the past I have grown pumpkins and have had the atlantic giant pumpkin plants. They are difficult to grow. One year I had a beautiful plant with a fruit that promised to be in the 700 - 1000 pound range. It was the only year that I wasn't plagued by bugs or rot. I was sure to break the state record. These plants get huge, and mine went out into the lawn a bit. I told him to keep the mower away from it. He promised he would, but he just couldn't help himself. He had to mow close. He whacked that plant off right at the main stump. I could understand if he nipped off the end of a vine or a leaf or two, but not the main stump. Now keep in mind that a plant like that has a huge woody stump, and I'm sure the lawn mower blade was never the same. Part of me believes that it was on purpose because he was a bit jealous of the time I spent on this pumpkin plant. However, I think he regretted it afterward. Actually, I know he regretted it.
I have since set aside my goal of a giant pumkin and am working on giant chickens, Jersey Giants. So far that is going well.
Last night my husband was in the garden fussing over the tomato plants. He was doing the "Oh woe is me, look at me toiling out here all alone, I'm such a martyr act." I had other things to do. If I lose a few tomatoes, or gain a few weeds, so what? I just ignore drama.
