Yes! I'm not as gifted as my neighbor, but my tomato plants were prize-winning. If I'm fortunate enough an overgrown garden will be the least of my worries. My cousin Lobelia has been eyeing my smial for quite some time now and I fear my absence will tempt her into moving in. [He sounds mildly annoyed at the thought, but right now it's the least of his worries. He can deal with his cousin another day whenever he actually manages to return home.] I am surprised though. I haven't met many elves who are inclined to gardening which is certainly not something I expected, but I suppose it is my own fault for assuming such things.

Well I am the only son of a very respectable estate and I can say very truthfully I have done a great many things these past few months that have been anything but respectable. [A tsk.] But if it troubles you so I'm sure you can make it up to him in no time while here, yes?