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Tweak says, "Oh no! Not again!"

Elain (moregardens) wrote in valloic,
@ 2020-11-02 12:46:00

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₴ inactive: anne shirley-cuthbert, ₴ inactive: cassian, ₴ inactive: derek nurse, ₴ inactive: elain archeron, ₴ inactive: nesta archeron

There are some really beautifully colored leaves on the ground! I've noticed some people are bagging them up? Which is fine, of course, but actually, the leaves are really good for plants! If they're shredded and left on the ground, worms will come and eat them, and a healthy garden has plenty of worms! Or you can use them to keep perennial bulbs and root vegetables warm during the winter. I liked to have a pile, and then in the spring when the leaves had decomposed, I would use them as food for the soil. A happy ground is a happy garden!

Which is a very silly statement and I can't really believe I've said that.

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	illyrian 2020-11-02 06:59 pm UTC (link)
	Should I start asking if anyone will give up their bags of leaves for you, Elain? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	moregardens 2020-11-02 08:18 pm UTC (link)
	Not yet, but I might require someone to pick them up... (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	illyrian 2020-11-02 08:31 pm UTC (link)
	You only have to ask. Anything to keep your garden happy through the winter. ~~And I know your sister would like~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	moregardens 2020-11-02 08:41 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, keeping my garden happy? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	illyrian 2020-11-02 08:55 pm UTC (link)
	The one on the roof of Morningside has come a long way with your care and I would hate for it not make it through the winter. ~~This is starting to feel like we're not actually talking about~~ (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	moregardens 2020-11-02 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	It will. With patience, always. But you know, some of the best things are worth waiting for. I may take advantage of your kindness and ask for an aerial view! Since you're very worried about my garden and all. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	illyrian 2020-11-02 10:51 pm UTC (link)
	I have been alive for a very long time. I can be patient ~~I think~~ But an Archeron willingly wants to fly without me asking? Now I have reason to also be suspicious. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	gingersnark 2020-11-02 10:57 pm UTC (link)
	Oh I very much do the same thing. It is nothing to be guilty over, I think! Just something to be proud of, to have that view of the world. My lovely guardian Matthew does, he has such a wonderful garden back home and has even won awards for his radishes!! ~~Most unusual, but~~ I've picked up a few things here and there, I suppose. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	moregardens 2020-11-03 12:02 am UTC (link)
	I've always been better at flowers or decorative plants, but I would like to become more proficient in ones that are meant to be eaten or ones used for medicine. I would welcome all tricks you have! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	yochill 2020-11-02 07:56 pm UTC (link)
	They're also nice to just lay in and watch the sky. There's no better color scheme for inspiring poetry. But I support your garden vibe. It's very chill. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	moregardens 2020-11-02 08:33 pm UTC (link)
	~~What does that~~ They are! You have to be a little cautious of hiding bugs, but I think it's worth it. What do you do to be inspired the rest of the year? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)