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Mudpie's Grove
Dishing the dirt on cuteness, and getting to the root of adorability!
Welcome to the home of Mudpie, the pudgy mandrake root. Here you will see photos of all of Mudpie’s adventures and learn more about the habits of this portly, adventurous, and adorable little fellow, as well as those of his friends, the other members of the Roots & 'Shrooms Gang. =)
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Halfway to Halloween, Part I
Resident Human: "Umm..."
Resident Human: "What is all this?"
Kizzle: "I can explain that."
Resident Human: "Yeeeah, maybe you should."
Kizzle: "It's in celebration of Halfway to Halloween! Tonight, between April 30th and May 1st, is exactly the halfway point."
Resident Human: "Oh, I see."
Kizzle: "Legend says that if you put out offerings on this night, you could attract a Halloween Guardian Spirit to your home!"
Resident Human: "A... a what?"
Kizzle: "A Halloween Guardian Spirit. They're spirits that embody Halloween and help you to keep spooky vibes alive in your home all year round."
Resident Human: "Wait, you don't actually think this is going to work, do you?"
Kizzle: "I hope so! Look, I've got their favorite food, right here. Well, kindof. It should be apples, but there weren't any in the house, so I made baked pears instead, with cinnamon and maple syrup!"
Resident Human: "Wait, you baked by yourself?"
Kizzle: "I sure did! This is important! And there has to be apple cider too."
Resident Human: "But we don't have any apple cid-"
Kizzle: "It's apple juice with some cinnamon in it. I even warmed it up."
Resident Human: *chuckles* "Alright, then. What's this last thing? Tiger's eye?"
Kizzle: "Yep! A nice, brown, shimmery mineral for the right energy."
Resident Human: "Okay... and now what?"
Kizzle: "Now... we wait. If I've done everything right, we should have a guardian in our house by tonight!"
Resident Human: "I guess we'll wait and see."
TO BE CONTINUED...!
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Neirin and Morley's human has been a little busy lately and hasn't kept up with the weeding in the backyard... which has resulted in a ground ivy explosion! It's everywhere, folks, but I guess there could be uglier plants than this to take over my yard. Before it's pulled up so the lawn can grow back, these two rootling friends went out to appreciate the pungent plant and its cute little purple flowers while they still could. You have to admit, as far as weeds go, it is quite pretty. =)
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Demon Daddy
Resident Human: "Hey Loki, why do you keep waiting by the door?"
Loki: "N-no reason."
Resident Human: "Come on... spill the beans."
Loki: "Okay, well... I... I adopted a pup, and she should be arriving any minute."
Resident Human: "You... you what? Wow, Loki, that's... that's really wonderful."
Loki: "..."
Resident Human: "I never figured you for the paternal type, heh."
Loki: "Alright, alright, don't make a big deal about it!"
Resident Human: "No, of course not." *chuckles*
Loki: "I just want a... a... a sidekick! You know, for pranking purposes."
Resident Human: "Uh-huh..."
Loki: "Yeah, that's it."
Resident Human: "If you say so. Let's go outside and see if she's been dropped off yet."
Loki: "She should be around here somewhere. Maybe I-"
????: "Hi! Are you my new daddy?!"
Loki: "Oh... my... You're adorable."
????: "Thank you!"
Loki: "Yeah, kid. I'm going to parent the heck out of you. We're gonna have a great time together."
????: "I knew it! I knew you were my daddy!"
Loki: "I..." *tears up* "You bet I am. Don't worry, you're home now, where you'll be safe and loved."
????: "Thank you, daddy!"
Loki: "Say... what's your name, anyway?"
????: "Sprinkles!"
Loki: "Spri- Hmm... okay, that's gonna need some work. You're a demon, so you'll need an intimidating nickname. I'll do some workshopping and get back to you."
Sprinkles: "Okay!"
Sprinkles: "Umm... I didn't come by myself, though."
Loki: "Say what?"
Sprinkles: "Yeah um... my friend wasn't being adopted because some think she's scary-looking."
Loki: "Demons are supposed to be scary-looking."
Sprinkles: "I know, but-"
Loki: "So... you brought her with you?"
Sprinkles: "Yeah. She's over there."
????: "Hello..."
Loki: "Hey, kid. Come over here so I can get a good look atcha. You're a unique little one ain'tcha?"
????: "I was born during the recent eclipse, sir, and well... I seem to have some magical powers."
Loki: "Oh really? Like what?"
????: "I can move things with my mind, sir."
Loki: "Excellent. Perfect for pranking."
????: "What?"
Loki: "Nothing! What's your name?"
????: "Umbra, sir."
Loki: "That's dad to you, kid."
Umbra: "Really?! You mean it?!" *sniffles and hugs Loki*
Loki: "Sure, why not?"
Sprinkles: "Yay!"
Loki: "Okay, first demon life lesson... how to wrestle! Let's go!"
Sprinkles: "Charge!"
Umbra: *giggles*
Resident Human: "One big happy family."
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This is a momentous occasion, folks. Mudpie's favorite spiky daisy, the festival spider daisy, is blooming once again. After a close brush with death, it came back stronger than ever, and Mudpie couldn't be happier. In fact, he got a little emotional over the whole thing. It's now got two beautiful flowers - twins! - and lush, green leaves. I think it's going to be just fine, but Mudpie is sure to encourage it every day. =)
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Better Late Than Never
Resident Human: "Hmm, what do we have here? A little clover rootling napping?"
Resident Human: "Hey there, little guy. Can I help you?"
????: "Oh, hello! Sorry, I... I must have dozed off there for a while. This blanket was so soft, I couldn't help myself. I'm looking for the home of the Roots & 'Shrooms Gang. My name is Lucky."
Resident Human: "Oh, Lucky, yes! We've been expecting you!"
Lucky: "I can still join, then? Even though St. Patrick's Day was over a long time ago?"
Resident Human: "Well, we've been a little busy around here lately, so as you can see, it doesn't really matter that the holidays are over."
Lucky: "Wait, are these... Easter decorations?"
Resident Human: "Yeeeeah. Like I said, things have been a wee bit hectic around here lately."
Lucky: *giggles*
Resident Human: "Welcome to the Gang, Lucky! I'll introduce you to all your new friends."
Lucky: "Thanks!"
Lucky: "Would you like some help putting away all these decorations?"
Resident Human: "That would actually be great, thanks so much."
Lucky: "No problem!"
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Do you have any questions you want to ask Mudpie? He loves to interact with his adoring fans! Leave a question or comment in the Askbox and Mudpie will answer it! ^_^
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This happy little onion made Morley giggle, so now she thinks everyone else needs to see it too! Sometimes you find happiness in the most unexpected places. Who would've thought that an onion, which usually makes you cry when you cut into it, could end up making you smile instead? Spread the love, everyone! Pay the positivity forward! =)
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Rain is on its way, and the cherry blossoms won't be around for much longer, so Ashleaf wanted to spend some quality time with these bright pink beauties. The fact that these flowers don't stick around for very long makes them all the more precious, she says. I completely agree. =)
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"Happy Earth Day, humans! Isn't nature incredible? Here's a little reminder of the interconnectedness of all things, so that you can feel motivated to love the earth, be your best self, and spread kindness wherever you go."
This is truly incredible.
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Happy Earth Day!
Fernadette: "It's Earth Day today! Please take a moment to appreciate the Earth and all of the wonderful flora and fauna it supports. Whether it's this painted fern, here..."
Fernadette: "...or a majestic tree with new buds for Spring..."
Fernadette: "...or lovely flowers. There's so much to see and love!"
Fernadette: "These little plants are ground strawberries. They'll start growing little red berries before long."
Fernadette: "Look at this gorgeous moss! It's like a carpet but out in nature." *giggles*
Fernadette: "Aren't these vines wonderful too?"
Fernadette: "Oh, look! A cute little fuzzy bunny!"
Fernadette: "And let's not forget... soil. It may not look like much, but it's extremely important. There are endless nutrients contained within it, and it sustains so much life!"
Fernadette: "One gram of soil can contain billions of microorganisms. Plant roots, insects, worms, and other little lives thrive in soil as well. Soil helps to grow food and it can shape entire landscapes."
Fernadette: "The Earth needs our help, though, to stay beautiful. Don't forget to recycle!"
Fernadette: "Reducing waste, recycling, and taking care of our plants, animals, and land are essential for keeping the Earth healthy and beautiful for future generations."
Fernadette: "This Earth Day, take a moment to reflect on all the Earth does for us, and everything we love about it. We're all connected, you know, so loving the Earth will come back around to you someday too."
Fernadette: "So spread the love, everyone! And have a great day!"
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Mog would like everyone to stop what they're doing and admire all these adorable honey mushrooms. As a tea connoisseur, he wants to remind you all of what goes amazingly well in tea. You guessed it. Honey! He suggests celebrating this glorious cluster of honey mushrooms with a spot of tea... with honey in it, of course. =)
An amazing fruiting of honey mushrooms
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Sophisticated Baking With Lady H.N.C. Rootbottom
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Resident Human: "Hello, and welcome to Cooking with Roots and 'Shrooms. This is Lady H.N.C. Rootbottom, my co-host for today."
Lady Rootbottom: "Hello, lovelies!"
Resident Human: "Today, we're going to- Um... Are you drinking already? It's early afternoon."
Lady Rootbottom: "Of course! A proper lady needs a glass of wine to sip while she makes confections, darling."
Resident Human: "I see. Alright, well today we're going to make cranberry orange bread."
Lady Rootbottom: "Which will be ever so charming with tea. I ought to tell cousin Mog."
Resident Human: "Alright, I think we've got everything we need..."
Lady Rootbottom: "Wait! I don't see any cranberries!"
Resident Human: "Oh, some of them come in a can with this particular boxed mix. And we've got extra craisins to add because we like a lot of fruit in this house, heh."
Lady Rootbottom: "Splendid."
Lady Rootbottom: "You're doing an excellent job thus far."
Resident Human: "Aren't you going to help?"
Lady Rootbottom: "I am helping, darling. I'm supervising. It's a very important job."
Resident Human: *chuckles* "If you say so."
Lady Rootbottom: "It already smells exactly like what I had hoped. Light, sweet, and fruity."
Resident Human: "That's the idea!"
Lady Rootbottom: "This is moving along swimmingly, don't you think?"
Resident Human: "I do believe it is."
Resident Human: "I agree. Almost time to put it in the oven."
Lady Rootbottom: "I can see the cranberry goodness floating around in it!"
Resident Human: "And now, we wait."
Lady Rootbottom: "I seem to be a bit dry, dear."
Resident Human: "I think you've had enough wine for your size."
Lady Rootbottom: "Did... did you just call me fat?!"
Resident Human: "No! Quite the opposite! Someone as tiny as you shouldn't drink too much."
Lady Rootbottom: "Oh, very well. I suppose you are just looking out for me, after all."
Lady Rootbottom: "Gorgeous, my dear, simply gorgeous!"
Lady Rootbottom: "I think it was my supervision that really made the entire endeavor come together, don't you?"
Resident Human: *laughs* "Absolutely."
Lady Rootbottom: "And now... we dine!"
Resident Human: "We certainly shall!"
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It's happening, people! Mudpie was excitedly yelling beside the spiky daisy this morning, and when I went to see what all the hubbub was about, he showed me that it has not one, but two buds! They're so tiny and cute, and this marks the first time this plant has flowered in over a year. Usually it flowers all year round, since we take it inside during winter, but it had a rough summer last year and almost didn't make it. Mudpie couldn't be happier to see that it's flowering, since that's a sign that a plant is not just surviving, but actually thriving! =)
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Bobo just found out that what we thought was sweet alyssum is actually something called "Alexander's White Candytuft." He thinks that's just... the greatest thing ever. The scientific name is Iberis sempervirens, and it's a woody, creeping plant that blooms all over with white flowers that attract butterflies. We have two patches of it in our yard but almost lost this patch to a heat wave a couple summers back. We cleared all the weeds around it since it loves maximum sunlight and pampered it a bit last year and voila! It grew back better than ever! Isn't it pretty? And all its flowers haven't even opened fully yet. Bobo is hoping it will creep a bit more this summer and become even larger. =)
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The daffodils in the yard are starting to wind down already. Spring flowers are only here for a short time, after all. We've had many types of beautiful daffodils this year: all bright yellow, all white, white with bright orange centers, white with salmon orange/pink centers, and bright yellow with dark orange centers. But as Ashleaf noticed this morning, there were some late-bloomers in the front yard that were yet another color variant! These daffodils were white with centers that ombre from pale yellow into pale salmon pink. Ashleaf wanted to make sure these lovely variants got their proper appreciation, even if it was last-minute at the end of their season. =)
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Happy "Day of the Mushroom," everyone! The shroomfolk of the Roots & 'Shrooms Gang hope you will take some time to appreciate your local mushroom community today in your own way. Mushies come in all shapes and sizes, but all of them are beautiful. So take a moment to love mushrooms today, because they have so mush love to give! You see what I did there. XD
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Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is... well... a weed. It's a fast-growing, creeping, ground-covering, grass smothering weed. You wouldn't know it, though, by how much Morley dotes on it. As a lover of purple flowers, she always thinks it's wonderful to see a sea of wee purple blossoms covering the ground. She was out today telling it that it was doing a great job. I won't tell her that it's ruining my lawn, or that it's exhausting to go around and pull it up, only to have it all grow back within a couple weeks. She appreciates it too much for me to burst her purple-loving bubble. XD
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