Miss Manners got distracted wondering if a knocked-over potted plant is, technically, an unpotted plant. You are quite right not to open another person’s mail.

Note that Miss Manners is at the limit of her reach in calling them “our plants.” Beyond said reach would be: “the plants we cultivated at significant expense,” “our darling plants” or ...

Dear Miss Manners: I arrived home to find a knocked-over potted plant on my porch.It was not there before and did not belong to me. Upon righting it, I discovered a sealed card with a name on it ...

Dear Miss Manners: I have a friend who continually brings a potted flower whenever she comes to visit.Although I very much welcome her visits, I have a difficult time caring for plants, and I end ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a friend who continually brings a potted flower whenever she comes to visit. Although I very much welcome her visits, I have a difficult time caring for plants and I end ...

Q: For months, I had been trying to obtain a particular rare plant. The only place that has it, though rarely, is a local nursery. After calling, I was told they had one in, but that it was being ...