OK, G-d, even *I* can take a hint

It was startling enough when I put the aravot/willow branches from our lulavim into a vase of water and they actually sprouted roots . . .




. . . but when they started growing new leaves (!) . . .

. . . I figured that, for $4 and change worth of organic potting soil and another $4 and change worth of plastic flower pots, what did I have to lose?

I make no promises.