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Week 5: A Flourishing Tale In the riveting chronicle of Week 5, spanning from October 27 to November 24, our journey unfolds with a crescendo of growth and triumph. Golden, the sage guide of this verdant adventure, reveals that the ladies have not only doubled in size but have also seen a remarkable surge in the strength of their stems. The garden, nurtured by the symbiotic dance of mycorrhizal fungi and organic feeding, stood resilient against the elements. A strategic layer of oat hay, a shield against the impending heat wave, served as both mulch and guardian of water retention, while the echoes of a bug attack from weeks past faded into the background. The regular neem oil spraying resumed, a vigilant measure to ward off any lingering pests. Now, let's dive into the individual sagas: #2, with three main shoots branching from last week's fiming, stands tall, but even her increased stem and height pale in comparison to the golden child, #3. #3, the true protagonist of this narrative, has undergone an awe-inspiring transformation. Responding gracefully to training, she has doubled in height and stem strength within the week, a testament to the remarkable benefits of the fungal network and previous weeks' nourishment. However, her move to a shaded area led to a dramatic stretch, unveiling the dynamic interplay between environmental factors and her vigorous growth. #4's tale leaves Golden momentarily speechless. A self-topping mishap resulted in one main stem being sacrificed, prompting a strategic decision to top the highest offshoot. Repotting looms on the horizon, promising a fresh chapter in her resilient journey. #5, boasting the thickest stem, resisted training with stoic determination. Yet, she embraced her topping with grace, evolving into a beauty adorned with two new main stems. In the grand finale, the introduction of oat hay aims to curtail water needs, fostering a sustainable ecosystem for the soil's microbial life. As the saga unfolds, don't forget to like the diary and join us for weekly updates, celebrating the triumphs and challenges of this flourishing garden. 🌿📖✨