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Oct 23Liked by Christopher Robin

I have so many things to say. First of all, I’m fascinated with the plant and fungi kingdoms so this was a very enjoyable read for me.

And then, your enthusiasm and love for your bonsais just speaks directly to me in many ways. I am a big tree hugger and whisperer. This shared connection can only happen through written text if both of us have felt the same emotion with our chosen loves - trees. Thank you for expressing and sharing with us. I need more updates on your bonsais. 🤍🤍

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Ah! I truly appreciate this. I wanted to add more pics of my little friends but didn’t have any ready. It also seems like pictures don’t do them justice.

Incidentally, I have a mimosa tree arriving today so I can learn how they grow in captivity before trying it on a seed from the one in the story. It may take another year or two before mine produces seed pods, but I want to be prepared. I also ordered a calamondin orange tree. :)

Thank you for your message. I love connecting with people through writing.

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Oct 22Liked by Christopher Robin

My first boyfriend bought me a bonsai tree in 2011 for my birthday. I gingerly carried it on my lap on the plane back to school. A year later, it was dead, so my roommate and I got drunk, lit it on fire, and tossed it from our 8th floor dorm window.

Anyway, now I want another.

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We can arrange that.

I also think you'd like a carnivorous plant of some kind.

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Alas, my status as a cat caretaker limits me to fake plants these days

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I know the feeling. The cat killed our sundew. We keep the others away from them now but it's a pain.

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