Really quick grammar question for my essay! :)

cocobanana
Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:59:22 +0000

Hey guys, if I have a plural noun that I’m equating to a singular noun, should I use a plural verb or a singular verb? Let’s say the plural noun phrase is: “Plants snaking around acorn trees and blueberry bushes” or something (lol that’s not the actual phrase). Would you say:

Plants snaking around acorn trees and blueberry bushes were the stuff of my dreams
OR
Plants snaking around acorn trees and blueberry bushes was the stuff of my dreams
?

In other words, is “Plants snaking around acorn trees and blueberry bushes” taken as an idea (thus requiring the use of a singular verb) or a plural noun with description added on (thus requiring a plural verb)?
Thanks so much to anyone who answers! :)

Edit: I know the sentence doesn’t really make sense lol. I just made it up off the top of my head :)