i wish plant life would grow all around me

The boy seemed amazed that a tree could have a name and it was... endearing. With a smile, the boy's aunt gave him a quick backstory. "When we first planted this little willow, it wasn't doing very well. It got sick. That's why it's smaller than other willows and a little bit hunched. My Aunt Meadow wouldn't give up on it though. She cared for it every day; talked to it. In time, the little tree began to grow and get healthy." Reaching out, Iolaire patted the trunk of the willow. "Without her love and care, Eva would have died, surely. Plants need special love sometimes."

Indigo was very excited about having his own garden, but that excitement dropped away to apprehension as he realized that he now had a garden that was all his to care for. He expressed that he didn't know how to garden. Didn't know plants. "Darling, that's what I'm here for. I'm going to help you." Rising, she motioned for Indigo to follow her as she walked down the rows of the curved steppes.

"What types of plants do you like? What speaks to you?" It was as simple as that. If he felt draw towards a plant, she would help him transplant it into his own garden. She would explain how to care for it and would help when necessary. "Anything you want." With a gesture of one foreleg, she opened the garden to him. The choice was his. There was no chance of choosing anything poisonous, either. Those were all locked up in the separate garden beside the cottage. Everything that his blue eyes could see was safe.