If the plant root ball is tightly packed with roots, these should be gently loosened. They need to spread out after planting, rather than continue to grow in a tight mass.
--From the Treasure of Gardening, on transplanting potted plants.

And 'tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes.
--Wordsworth

To Dan and Jason, you may be men, but you will always be my boys.

Birthing a bastard wasn't in the plans.

In the house, in air perfumed with flowers, another walked. And wept.