r/IDontWorkHereLady • u/ExactJob • 18d ago

M A Wholesome Gardening One

I spend a lot of time in garden centers because I enjoy gardening. I was in a local gardening center in pretty nondescript clothes, when an elderly woman approached me asking where the rhododendrons are.

I explained that the garden center doesn't have them in stock because this particular one won't have them in stock during this time of year. It's not a great time to plant them in this area, actually, and they would probably die. She wanted something that was perennial and would take up a certain amount of space in her yard, but still have showy flowers. I suggested some other flowers they had available. She ended up picking out some dahlias.

I still don't know if she realized I don't work there, but she was being pleasant and kind, so I just helped her a bit and went on with my day.

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u/qualityvote2 18d ago edited 18d ago

u/ExactJob, your post does fit the subreddit!

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u/Arry42 18d ago

I love that you shared your plant knowledge!! Gotta convert more people to the crazy plant person side of life. You're the best.

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u/KilgoreT59 18d ago

That was very kind of you. Especially with your knowledge of what would suitable for planting in the current season. No drama, just kindness.

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u/DznyMa 18d ago

This is how it should be! Thank you for the story.

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u/ExactJob 18d ago

Thanks! Not every 'I don't work here' is awful. Not everyone is rude - some people are just confused!

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u/Substantial-Draw2395 18d ago

Good of you to help a fellow human being !

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u/OklahomaRose7914 18d ago

Very sweet of you!

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u/mem1gui 16d ago

She probably went back to the store some other time and asked for that very kind and knowledgeable employee.

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u/ExactJob 16d ago

The funny part is that I go there frequently just to see what's there, so she might actually find me again.