Gardening Life With Plant Magic: Haku and the Spirits’ Botanical Garden

After that, we planted vegetable seedlings smoothly.

We kept the same basics as last year, only changing the planting locations.

Rather than creating new things one after another, it’s important to establish the classics first.

I also explained to them that planting the same type of plant in the same location can cause replanting issues.

Although, with the magical soil improvements, my field is fine!

Ehem!

When I explained what replanting issues were, the three of them looked at me with admiration.

“Wow, noble children are amazing!”

Huh?

Noble kids don’t usually do farm work, you know?

It’s a bit embarrassing to be stared at with such sparkling eyes.

Well… let’s just leave it at that.

When I felt a gaze and turned around, Burton was looking at us with a smile.

Sorry, I’m not a typical noble kid.

When the planting was almost done, Father mentioned increasing the edamame production.

He seemed to remember last year’s edamame incident.

I didn’t grow any in my garden past summer, you know.

Seasonal vegetables are best enjoyed in their season!

“If you say so now, there’s no place to plant them. We can harvest the same amount as last year.”

I looked up at Father with a troubled expression.

“That’s true. But what if Kyle comes again? Last year, we even gave some to your grandfather-in-law. I think the demand will be higher this year.”

Father said, crossing his arms very seriously.

It sounded logical, but that’s just a pretext, right?

“Uh, isn’t Kyle going to graduate from the academy this year? Won’t he be too busy to come?”

I get irritated just thinking about Kyle.

“Really? I think he’ll come just for Haku’s fruits.”

Father said seriously, looking me straight in the eyes.

Well, now that you mention it, Kyle might indeed crawl over here for that…

Yikes, I can imagine it. It’s like a horror story. Brrr.

Well, if we give up on soybeans, we can double the yield…

But it doesn’t feel right.

But well, it can’t be helped.

Is there any place we can plant them…?

Then it hit me.

“Father, can I turn the land next to the horse pasture behind the mansion into a field?”

“Permission granted.”

He didn’t even think about it.

I figured he was using Grandpa and Kyle as an excuse to eat them himself. I noticed the attendants were also very happy in the back.

Edamame power is formidable.

Thinking positively, it means we can increase the cultivated land.

I decided to create an additional edamame field.

With magic, I quickly removed the weeds and stones, added wood ash and compost, and a little bit of fertilizer.

Poko skillfully turned the soil into a fluffy bed.

The applause for Poko’s remarkable technique was thunderous.

Poko also puffed out his chest with pride.

He’s so cute. Feeling warm and fuzzy.

Since I couldn’t show such outrageous magic to the newcomers, I worked in the evening after the farming was done.

On the next day off, the whole household helped sow the seeds.

It wasn’t bean throwing.

Even the attendants, who should have been guarding, joined in. They were oddly high-spirited.

Father, the lord, even participated.

Dinner that night was slightly more luxurious, I’ll add.

I secretly planted Heal Grass and Mana Grass in the fenced horse pasture next to the edamame field as an apology for the disturbance.

I hope the horses get healthy eating the herbs.

They might even run like divine horses someday.

They might even fly in the sky.

We might be noisy again, but please bear with us.

Bow.

Oh, do you eat carrots too?

I see, I see.

So, please don’t eat my hair.

Oh, that’s right.

I’ll put a lot of straw in the stable later!

It’s perfect since the stock is piling up!

Sleep well on a fresh straw bed!

Wait, do horses lie down?

Maybe I should ask Tom later?

In early May, I planted many annual seedlings.

Marigolds, petunias, verbenas, gazanias, periwinkles, and blue salvias.

For the natural garden, I made sure to plant delphiniums, cornflowers, and foxgloves.

I also planted agapanthus. It’s not frost-resistant, so I wonder how it will fare in winter? I managed to get it through winter in my past life, so it should be fine.

I also sowed seeds of morning glories and sunflowers, among other things!

Spring is the most fun season!

By mid-May, the rosebuds started to rise and bloom.

The early-blooming varieties will open soon.

I can’t contain my excitement!

The fresh leaves of trees and plants sparkle in the refreshing May breeze.

The temperature is comfortable, and the wind is truly pleasant.

As the breeze swept through, my long silver hair danced.

I sat in the gazebo in the garden, gazing at the fresh greenery with delight.

In my past life, I also enjoyed such casual moments.

I used to sit on a bench during breaks from work, leisurely enjoying the growth of the young leaves.

“You really like it, don’t you?”

Riol, who was sitting opposite, drinking fruit water, looked at me with amusement.

Oh no, the sparkling light is reflecting everywhere; I thought an angel was sitting there.

Just kidding.

Riol’s eyebrow twitched.

Oops.

“Roses, you know, are my favorite among plants.”

I tried to cover it up by drinking the fruit water on the table.

It’s delicious. Refreshing.

Ahh.

“Hmm. I wonder where you got your knowledge about roses? It’s a mystery, isn’t it?”

His cool, narrowed gaze pierced me.

Yikes.

He’s really sharp!

Don’t hit the mark.

“The skill, you know, teaches me.”

I don’t know anything?

The ultimate! Tilt my head and pose innocently.

“Well, let’s leave it at that.”

Riol smiled meaningfully.

Ugh…

“By the way, what is that brown thing at your feet?”

Riol pointed to an object at the edge of the gazebo stairs.

There was a misshapen snowman-like object with long ears and a round tail, a rabbit ornament.

“What do you mean? It’s a rabbit ornament. I made it with Guri and Poko out of clay.”

Riol tilted his head at my words.

“A rabbit?”

What’s with the pause?

The ears are long, and the cute eyes are adorable!

It’s a bit, well, very misshapen, but!

Martha praised it for being cute too, and it’s a great success!

Riol closed his eyes and fell silent, quietly drinking his fruit water and diverting his gaze to the book in his hand.

He’s going to pretend he didn’t see or hear anything!

What’s that about?

Grr!

A little kid worked hard to make it, so at least pretend to praise it!

Grr!