"Suzanne D." wrote in message

This is a personal post that might gross out some people. Please use
discretion when deciding to read it.

I was two months pregnant until today, when I lost the baby. I collected
a lot of blood in a bowl, as well as some tissue. I'd like to make some
sort of little memorial by incorporating this into my garden somehow. For
some reason, I would find it comforting if this sadness could be put to
some good use.

My first thought was simply the compost pile--quick and easy. However,
are there any plants that do particularly well with a small application of
fresh human blood?

Again, sorry to gross anyone out. I really like this NG, as I have found
some good advice and have met some friendly people, and I don't wish to
offend, but I thought maybe one or two people could give some advice here.

I'm sorry for your loss but I certainly do admire your way of trying to cope
with the situation.

I'm not at all good at showing 'sensitivity' online and I can't think of a
decent way of writing about the loss of a potential human being so I'll just
come right out and say it and I'll apologise in advance if what I say
appears to be insensitive.

Fresh human blood and tissue will have a similar effect in the garden to the
organic fertiliser known as 'blood meal'. It will be high in nitrogen and
relatively fast acting.

If you can find a plant in your garden and that needs a feed and that you
particularly like, then that plant might be a good candidate to nurture.