Just a thought, considering I really can't grow much of anything in the FC garden since it's always full now.

Back in FFXI we were able to at least grow things in the MH via a pot+crystal and some seeds. The down side to the gardens at the FC is one person can prety much camp them 24/7. How about bringing back some individual pots to use in the Inn or personal chambers. Even a green house that can act as an instance for growing things (if we buy/supply the materials) would be decent.

Or for those who can't keep an eye their plants. How about about adding a Gardening Venture for our Retainers. With Botany we choose the seeds/soil/fertilizer from inventory and come back at some time laiter and hope for somthing good.

With the venture option we loose out on the number of things growing at once. But we can get notified when they are done, and it won't die if we don't log back on to check them in time.