Yes Vic you do hear some of the experts saying that on TV.
When chatting to plants though one always has to be careful that the neighbours arent watching, because if they are they may very well make attempts to have you certified by the men in white coats. Not everyone understands that plants need chatting up and they might think youve gone totally gaga.
Of course not everyone has the talent to get plants to respond. Remember the song from Paint Your Wagon, sung by Clint Eastwood... it went
"I talk to the trees
but they dont listen to me"
so poor oul Clint couldnt pull it off!
