The Wikipedia article on hyacinths says that the bulbs are toxic, because they contain oxalic acid. Oxalic acid can also be found in spinach, beets and navy beans, so we should probably avoid them as well. Eating rhubarb, raspberries, dates and potatoes has never done me any harm, even though there’s oxalic acid in those as well, but maybe we should just avoid food, just to be on the safe side.
allen@home almost 3 years ago
Hyacinths also have a foul mouth.
Bilan almost 3 years ago
What’s even worse is Hyacinths with halitosis.
STEPUP almost 3 years ago
The rabbits will put an end to all that arguing in no time!!! They’re coming for the tomatoes!!!
Dirty Dragon almost 3 years ago
I thought Whittier was the guy who sang “The Last Farewell”…
irishwolfhound almost 3 years ago
It’s Saadi, not Whittier.
Pet almost 3 years ago
The Hyacinths are just Keeping Up Appearances.
The British will get this one ;-))
saltylife16 almost 3 years ago
Battling plants
bittenbyknittin almost 3 years ago
Hyacinths are a spring flower and have died back by the time tomatoes come on.
oakie817 almost 3 years ago
“yeah, you guys don’t cut the mustard”
Purple People Eater almost 3 years ago
The Wikipedia article on hyacinths says that the bulbs are toxic, because they contain oxalic acid. Oxalic acid can also be found in spinach, beets and navy beans, so we should probably avoid them as well. Eating rhubarb, raspberries, dates and potatoes has never done me any harm, even though there’s oxalic acid in those as well, but maybe we should just avoid food, just to be on the safe side.
mr , b almost 3 years ago
oooh hyacinth with an attitude , interesting for a flower .
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Good morning Crew!
Steverino Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Ya gotta keep them happy. When you walk by them, you wave and say “hi acinths”.
Amra Leo almost 3 years ago
Don’t blame ‘em. I don’t take bullarky from tomatoes, either…
tremaine53 almost 3 years ago
I hafta think that Cheech & Chong appreciate this comic strip above most others.
Joan Tinnin Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Love how the tomatoes are lasting on top of green stuff with cut stems. Hmm
khcm1157 almost 3 years ago
Sounds more like ‘sour grapes’ to me.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 3 years ago
…Mmmm…
Bacon!
Mountaingreenery almost 3 years ago
I’m sorry, but I just can’t think of a big greasy bacon sandwich being a bad thing. Mmmm, bacon.
donwestonmysteries almost 3 years ago
They also bloom in January and February so likely never met a tomato.
txmystic almost 3 years ago
mmmmmmmmm…big greasy bacon sandwich with sliced tomatoes….
Thehag almost 3 years ago
Some years ago my sister in law introduced me to putting tomato slices in grilled cheese, adding bacon to that would be ever so nice!
Burgundy2 almost 3 years ago
My Mom always loved that poem.
Shikamoo Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Hyacinths know their worth.
kf6rro almost 3 years ago
A bacon sandwich sounds really good right now.
rgcviper almost 3 years ago
Can’t we all just get along? Whoops—apparently not.
Good comic value here at least, though.
’Evening, Crew.