I think the one I have must be magic because all I ever did was stick it in the ground. Dad prunes it every now and then when it interferes with the mowing or this spring to cut off the top that got frosted. I definitely need to get the baby one into a bigger pot. Which means I need potting soil. Looks like I'll be starting a list! Oh, and Dad can lug a bag of alfalfa pellets. I'm sure he'd just enjoy the trip to Tractor Supply!
We actually have a feed store that's closer. I can't remember what he went there to buy, but I know he bought something a few months ago. Sounds like I have a new gardening project!