After giving some of our houseplants a water bath a couple of nights ago, I also took the time to wipe off their rather dusty leaves. It was like a leaf massage for them. When Elijah came home he mentioned how perky and happy the plants looked. I told him about their massage and he said that he thought it was really important to take the time to touch your plants. He mentioned that in the wild the wind runs through their leaves and animals rub up against them and birds fly through them. He said they might miss that when indoors, especially if they are not close to other plants. Makes sense. I really love this thought. I really love Elijah...
I love this! this is totally what my plants are missing. where is this bathroom, it doesn't look like yours. ; )
ReplyDeletethanks cheri! this happy plant + bathroom belongs to my lovely friend eden...her home is exactly that: eden ;)
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully insightful. Yes, it makes so much sense, yet I've never considered such things.
ReplyDeleteawww.... i love this post. you both are so sensitive and caring and wise. it makes my heart sing thinking of how perfect you both are together.
ReplyDeletei love what E said about the importance of touching your plants, and caring for them. it makes so much sense, as we all know they can feel us and that they react to what we say to them and around them.
i am going to be sure to do this from now on, except with my cacti! ;)
love you both, and your whole happy family!
xo-L
that is so darn true!
ReplyDeletesweet post. In our house, our plants are like our little children : )
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