I am Groot.

I've said on a number of occasions that my problem with plants is that I tend to treat them like animals - as if they need constant attention and tending, daily feedings, pettings and reassurances that they are loved.

This is probably why most of the plants I've had have died. Plants don't need or want this kind of human interference, but I persevere, dribbling water on them every day, moving them around to get the best light, worrying if they've spent too much time alone...

I know. It's a problem. As a determined gardener, I'm trying very hard to stop this and treat plants like plants - living creatures that, for the most part, don't need me to oversee every aspect of their lives. [So I bought a moss ball that needs to be bathed once a week...]

Anyway, as if I wasn't having a hard enough time ignoring my terrariums so they will grow, I saw GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY on Thursday night and immediately decided I needed to have a sentient plant in my life. So I spent this afternoon crafting a baby Groot out of wood and clay and some wire. I have to paint it in a more realistic fashion when the clay is dry, then plant it in a pot. I think it turned out pretty good so far. I promise not to water it.