"Well, I wouldn't say they are," he responds with a wry smile. "But they do their best to help wherever they can. Even something as simple as soil tilling and go a long way in making sure these plants grow well." As they both were probably aware.

"I'm just glad there have been a good number willing to contribute. The last month really wilted down our supplies, what with the illness and everything." At least that had passed for the most part.