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If you're here for the game jam, this game takes an average of 3 hours to experience in its entirety, consider checking out the document below if you are done early and learn all the mechanics of the plants.

Spoiler Document - The Botanist of Blossom Hollow

I didn't explain certain controls very well in the scope of the game. Below are some things that are not explained anywhere else.
Scroll wheel to change held item, seeds are in the last slot, right click to change equipped seed.

Press tab to open inventory.

If you still are having trouble, check the FAQ below!!

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The Botanist of Blossom Hollow is a Farming Simulation game inspired by games like Lobotomy Corporation and Stardew Valley, about discovering the obscure ways to take care of dangerous esoteric plants.

Gameplay: Research the intricate functions of 10 different plants by experimenting with and examining their behaviors and care preferences. Water, Fertilize, Serenade, and Prune your plants to find the best way to harvest them effectively. Gain Study Points by observing plants and use them to unlock a wide array of tips on how to care for them. Harvest and Sell your hard work to get more seeds and fill out your Seed Index!

This was created in 9 days as part of the Inbound Shovel's Shovel Jam 2025.

************FAQ************

How do I plant a seed? - Dig a hole with your shovel, scroll the final slot in your inventory and right click to bring open the seed selection menu. Then click with hole with the seed to plant it.

Why do my plants keep dying? - Every plant has unique conditions which must be met to care for them, so a lot of trial and error is required. Right clicking or pressing E to inspect a plant will give you points you can spend at the library to gain essential insight to their care.

How do I care for a plant? - Apart from the shovel, you have 4 tools in your inventory which represent the four care types you can provide a plant: Water, Fertilizer, Song, and Pruning. Each plant reacts differently to one of these four types, in either a positive or negative way. If a plant receives too many unfavorable cares, it will become sick and possibly die.

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