Which Tolkien characters would date a Gardener/Botanist

This is so self indulgent I’m sorry. Also tagging @beenovel because I think they like Botany too and I love them(surprise babe I got it done tonight ha)

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Sam

I mean, duh. Sam’s a gardener himself and basically the only working class Hobbit of the bunch, he would probably be ecstatic about having a fellow plant nerd with him. And it also helps that you’re really pretty but shhhh. You’d help him so much during his daily life - telling him all about proper plant care that even he didn’t know and introducing him to new species of plants that he can show Mr Frodo. You gave him some sunscreen once (because God knows we need that) and he still thanks you to this day for it. 100% leaves hints for you using the language of flowers, hoping the roses he gives you will say what he never dares to. 

Frodo

Listen,, Frodo has a thing for gardeners. I can’t prove it, but you can’t disprove it either. Check mate. But in all seriousness, I can totally see him falling for a plant parent. Just imagine him watching you and his beloved Sam talk about plants together with the biggest darn heart eyes the Shire’s ever seen. Being the cute little nerd he is, he’d ask all about the meaning of different plants as a subtle way to communicate his feelings. He’s sweet like that. 

Aragorn

He’d definitely be more into the field botanist type of plant nerd. Someone who can identify which plants are which, what not to eat and what tastes delicious. For instance, he was very thankful that you reminded him that creeping charlie is toxic to horses before he almost poisoned poor Brego. Sometimes, when you’re rattling off plant facts, he can’t help himself and kisses you for being so clever. At first he saw you as a wonderful traveling partner but that definitely develops into something more over time

Thranduil

Okay just hear me out. Mirkwood is so pretty and you cannot tell me they have interesting beautiful flora in there. Imagine a field botanist wandering into his lands and getting their ass kindly handed to them by the giant spiders (yikes) only to be saved by the Elven King himself.. who then makes them his personal gardener. That’s a fic I’d read in a heartbeat. He’d get only the finest seeds and bulbs for his darling little plant enthusiast, especially when his feelings grow stronger. Totally makes you cover up because he doesn’t want your “pretty little face getting sunburned”. He much prefers to make you red in other ways

Legolas

Like father like son. But, of course, he’s a little different about it.  You want to go out foraging and studying? He’s right out there with you! Elves are in touch with nature in a way us Humans can’t even comprehend - that’s a field day for plant lovers. He probably knows all about plants himself, and would happily tell you all about the Elven uses and folklore of your favorite Flora. He’d be absolutely fascinated to hear about the human side of that too. He’ll protect you out on your little research expeditions and practically beg you to tell him all about plants. Match made in heaven. 

Thorin

I know this seems weird, but listen. This is the dwarf who (clearly, in my opinion) fell in love with Bilbo flipping Baggins. I’m convinced he has a thing for cottagecore icons. I know it in my heart. A botanist would probably have a hell of a time figuring out what plants can grow best in Erebor’s mountain soil. And yes, he’d comfort you when you feel like ripping your hair out trying to do that haha. Absolutely sets apart an entire outdoor area for your little garden. He’d probably give you a window room (aside from his chambers ) so you can grow some indoor plants too. 

Beorn

We’ve seen this man’s house in the movies. He wouldadore a gardener partner. He takes care of the animals and livestock, you take care of the blooms. He takes you out on rides around the forest, you sitting on his back while he’s in bear form, perfectly content to listen to you ramble away about the different kinds of trees. Beorn is very impressed that you know so much about plants. And if herbal medicine is your thing, that’d certainly come in handy with all the cuts he gets driving off orcs. Seeing you take care of him like that is actually a tad flustering, though he resolves to fluster you right back to hide the peachiness in his own face. You two likely met because he saw you checking out the plants around his territory, but he saw you meant no harm (and that you were cute) so you two became friends (and soon partners) very quick.

LOTR WLW Imagines

A very late follow-up to this post I made for The Hobbit WLW Imagines!! Also, I’m thinking of doing another post involving Silmarillion ladies like Haleth, Luthien and Celebrian, but I know nothing about the Silmarillion, so I’ll need some help. Would anyone be willing to chip in? That would be greatly appreciated

Arwen

• Arwen is an absolute smitten sweetheart of a girlfriend
• When she loves, she does so with her whole being
• Expect to find pressed flowers in between the pages of your favorite book, marking passages that remind her of you
• Feather light kisses with those big soft lips of hers that are just barely there
• And gentle caresses dripping with tenderness throughout the day
• It’s funny to imagine that after dumping Aragorn, she fell in love with you
• So she gave up a mortal man for a mortal girl
• And Elrond is in the back feeling more frustrated than ever
• Not because Arwen is marrying a woman, but because he finally thought she was giving up her thing for mortals
• You and Arwen spend a good portion of the day just lounging around in Rivendell, talking about anything
• She likes to rest her head on your chest and vice versa
• I can feel the softness from here 
• Arwen also likes to dress you up in beautiful outfits 
• She loves seeing her beloved look their best
• Though whether you’ve just woken up with bedhead, or all dressed up in one of her gowns, she thinks you’re angelic either way
• Arwen just exudes tenderness and care in all aspects of her life
• Perfect gf ❤️

Eowyn

• Eowyn is a bit hard to get to know
• At least at first
• By the time of the War of the Ring, she’s pretty obviously depressed and a little standoffish
• But she also has this determination, this steadfastness that simply makes her irresistible
• The way to win her heart is through consistent, unending support
• When Eowyn makes up her mind, there’s no stopping her
• She’s set
• So to have someone who will consistently be there for her, helping her into her armor and sharpening her sword, it makes her fall so much quicker
• And when you stay by her side after the battle in the Halls of Healing, she can’t help herself
• She takes a rough, gloved hand, eyes teary, and presses a passionate kiss to your lips
• Eowyn is a passionate lover
• She wants to support you like you have supported her
• And she’s almost addicted to the feeling of your lips on hers
• Sometimes, in the middle of training, she’ll come over after beating an opponent and basically make out with you to celebrate her victory
• Eowyn is also very protective, teaching you how to fight and staying by your side whenever possible
• If you’re wounded, good luck getting her to rest or eat
• “NO! I will not leave her side! Not my beloved!!”
• Eowyn is fierce and utterly special, but she has a caring side too
• Feeding you herself when you’re sick or wounded, always checking in on you, and treating you with a tenderness that even her brother has yet to see in her
• We all need an Eowyn

Galadriel

• Galadriel is a very special case, relationship-wise
• Her deep insight into the hearts of men is what first drew her to you
• She couldn’t help but smile to herself when she saw your thoughts turn to how beautiful she is, feeling flattered despite herself
• And when she saw that you had not a shred of malice or ill-intent towards her people or companions, she decided she could indulge these feelings of hers
• So, she spends time crafting her feelings towards you, studying both them and you
• She gives the BESTadvice
• Anything you need to hear, she has already said 
• Even the simplest of touches, her hand brushing against yours, is enough to ignite shivers that wrack you to your core
• And she loves that, so she makes a point to “accidentally” brush against you during the day
• Just to see you flustered
• Tease Galadriel is something we all need in life
• When you two are in a room with others, she often flirts with you telepathically
• Whether that’s saying how beautiful you look right into your head
• Or sending you images of what she’s thinking about doing to you
• It never fails to fluster you, and she loves it
• Seeing others ask why your face is so red is one of the few things that can pull a giggle from her lips
• Aside from you, of course
• Galadriel’s life became to much more fun after you came into it
• And she cherishes you for that
• Making sure you have the best of what you could ever need or want
• She’s the dream