#caring for something

[olivieblake]

New Advent Post:

Day 15: In Harmonia Progressio [ AO3 ] | [ ff.net ]

"For fuck's sake," Draco snapped, reaching over her for the mix of water and salt. "Here, just give it some, would you?"

"Malfoy, it doesn't need an-"

"—YYYYYYYYYAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHRRRRRR—"

"Granger, just take it!"

"Fine, I just—here, HERE, here you go, EVERYTHING'S FINE! Everything's—" Hermione broke off, collapsing with exhaustion as the plant happily lapped up the fertilizer, suckling at the sodden dirt with cheerful gurgles.

"Everything is fine," Hermione said, and promptly burst into tears, falling onto the low stool behind her.

[jessiesocd]

Gardening is therapy

I've noticed a sense of calmness inside of myself when I start plants and get ready to garden, as well as when I'm gardening.

It is the only place where I can stand getting dirty, the only place I can step into without a single thing on my mind

Turns out that gardening is a type of therapy.