Read by Michael Flamel

Ho, ho, ho! Welcome back, my dear friends, to another delightful tale from Santa’s garden. This time, I’ll regale you with stories of the mischievous yet endearing antics of my merry band of gardening elves. Let me tell you, life in the greenhouse is never dull around these spirited little helpers!

Now, where shall I begin? Ah, yes, let’s start with Jolly, my most inventive gardening elf. Jolly has a knack for turning even the most mundane gardening tasks into adventures. One frosty morning, as we were tending to the Winter crops, Jolly decided we needed a little extra magic to keep the plants warm. So, what did he do? He rigged up a series of miniature hot-air balloons, each filled with a pinch of pixie dust, to hover over the seedlings and protect them from the chill. Oh, the sight of those colorful balloons dancing above the garden was a sight to behold!

But Jolly’s creativity doesn’t stop there. One Summer, when the pesky aphids threatened to overrun our precious plants, Jolly came up with a brilliant solution. He enlisted the help of our resident ladybugs and organized a ladybug parade through the greenhouse. With their red and black polka-dotted wings fluttering, the ladybugs made quick work of those aphids, all while spreading cheer with their tiny bug-sized trumpets!

Of course, it’s not just Jolly who gets up to mischief in the greenhouse. There’s Tinsel, who can’t resist decorating everything in sight with twinkling fairy lights, even the scarecrows guarding the pumpkin patch. And then there’s Twinkle, who has a habit of getting tangled up in the beanstalks while trying to reach the highest shelves for the juiciest tomatoes. Oh, the laughter that echoes through the greenhouse as we untangle poor Twinkle!

But amidst all the laughter and chaos, there’s a bond of camaraderie and teamwork that runs deep among us. Whether it’s pulling up weeds, watering the thirsty flowers, or harvesting the ripest fruits, we work together as one big, happy family. And when the day’s work is done, we gather around the fire pit for roasted marshmallows and tales of our gardening adventures.

So, my dear friends, as you wander through Santa’s garden, keep an eye out for these mischievous little elves and their playful shenanigans. For in their laughter and antics lies the true magic of the North Pole, where joy blossoms in every corner of the greenhouse.

Until next time, may your gardens be filled with laughter and your hearts with warmth. Ho, ho, ho! ❖