Can I chew on that?

A small, amused smile, appeared on Álarr's face as the girl spoke, explaining that she was looking for plants before winter came. He nodded. "As it would happen, I am doing the same. I'm going to harvest some plants that I have tried growing, you're welcome to join me." He took a few steps toward the crop of Abscess Root, and glanced to see if she would follow before taking a few more and shrugging off his pack. He used his teeth to pull it all the way off and set it down next to his feet as he considered the girl's question.

"It really depends on the plant. Some can survive through the winter without any help, like juniper and pine. Others are more sensitive and need more light to grow than winter sun can provide. Even if you found a way to keep them warm without enough light they could die. Why do you ask?"