I loveeee this post! I love how things work out sometimes, and the chain reaction that happens. I love that you honoured the plant beings' desire to live, and the care and effort you put into making sure you and the plant could both get you wanted :D
Also I've never juiced turmeric, and I'm very curious to try! I also had no idea that the turmeric debris is a good pest deterrent, amazing <3
Loving the sound of your life in Thailand, have you always lived there?? Is there an older post maybe that tells the story? I'd love to know more :)