Zuzu, that image of the fleeing cats is hysterical!
Glad you're protecting yourself, those slow healing injuries are worrisome.
I started using alfalfa pellets last year around the roses, irises, clematis and some other blooming perennials. I felt like I was seeing positive response from everything, but was also giving everything better care in general so I couldn't be sure how much the alfalfa was helping. This year one plant in particular has convinced me of the benefit of alfalfa- Sally Holmes. I've had that rose for about 10 years (grafted onto Dr. Huey root stock), and it had never performed well. It has been moved a time or two, but has been in its current spot for at least 6 years. This year it is showing more vigor than ever before, still not a big plant like she normally grows into in other areas, but has multiple canes and several blooms and buds.
