My garden still needs serious attention, but today I acquired my first plant: a potted chili-pepper. The peppers are bright red when they are ready to be picked, but they start out green. With the help of my gardener friends from Motovun, I immediately re-potted it. The sun is setting, and I just watered it. Every now and then I go to check how it is doing. Propped up by two bamboo sticks, the plant looks happy. Although I acquired it for its fruits, three of which I have plucked already for my hot sauce, I have a feeling it will thrive in my care. My tender love cannot be lost even on a plant so fiery.