Palia Gardener’s New Oneness Quest Guide
This guide explains the Gardener’s New Oneness quest in Palia: what it requires, how to complete each step, and what rewards you earn. It covers the quest’s location, objectives, and common pitfalls so you can finish it efficiently.
Quest Overview
Gardener’s New Oneness is a quest in Palia that becomes available after you reach a certain friendship level with the NPC Badruu, the village’s gardener. The quest’s name is a play on the concept of “oneness” with nature, and it tasks you with demonstrating your gardening skills and understanding of the valley’s ecosystem. Unlike many quests that involve combat or exploration, this one focuses entirely on your farming and foraging abilities.
Prerequisites
Before you can start Gardener’s New Oneness, you need to meet a few conditions:
- Reach Friendship Level 3 with Badruu (he’s often near the village’s garden plots).
- Have unlocked the Gardening skill (you get this early in the main story).
- Own at least one garden plot on your housing plot.
If you haven’t talked to Badruu in a while, check your quest log. The quest may appear as “New Oneness” or “Gardener’s New Oneness” depending on your game version.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Once you accept the quest from Badruu, you’ll need to complete these objectives in order:
- Talk to Badruu – He’ll explain that he wants you to grow a rare crop called the ‘Heartdrop Lily’ (a type of flower). He’ll give you the seeds.
- Plant the Heartdrop Lily seeds – Go to your housing plot and plant the seeds in a garden plot. Make sure you have watered them.
- Wait for the flowers to bloom – This takes about 3 in-game days. You can speed this up by using fertilizer (e.g., the standard fertilizer from the General Store).
- Harvest the flowers – Once fully grown, harvest the Heartdrop Lilies. You’ll need at least 5.
- Return to Badruu – Bring the flowers to Badruu. He’ll be near the village’s garden or the inn.
After you hand over the flowers, the quest completes and you’ll receive rewards (see below).
Rewards and Unlocks
Completing Gardener’s New Oneness grants you:
- +50 Gardening XP
- +500 Renown (the currency used for fast travel and some NPC interactions)
- A decorative item: the ‘Heartdrop Wreath’ that you can place on your housing plot.
- Increased friendship with Badruu (about +20 points).
Additionally, this quest is a prerequisite for a later quest that unlocks the ability to grow ‘Heartdrop’ flowers in bulk, which are used in several recipes and bundle items.
Common Mistakes and Troubleshooting
Many players get stuck on this quest for a few reasons:
- Not watering the seeds – If you don’t water your crops, they won’t grow. Make sure your watering can is filled.
- Harvesting too early – The Heartdrop Lily takes 3 full in-game days. If you harvest before it’s fully grown, you’ll get nothing. Wait for the flower icon to appear.
- Not having a garden plot – You must have a garden plot placed on your housing plot. If you don’t, build one using the workbench.
- Planting in the wrong season – Heartdrop Lilies grow in any season, so that’s not an issue, but if you’re in a drought (in-game weather), you’ll need to water more often.
Tips for Faster Completion
If you want to finish this quest quickly, consider these strategies:
- Use Quality Fertilizer (buy from the General Store or craft) to reduce growth time by about 20%.
- Plant the seeds immediately after accepting the quest, and then do other activities while waiting.
- If you have a friend with a garden, you can ask them to water your crops if you’re away (though you must harvest yourself).
- Check your garden every in-game day to ensure the soil isn’t dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Badruu located?
Badruu is usually found near the village’s central garden area, just north of the main plaza. He often walks between the garden and the inn. If you can’t find him, open your map and look for the NPC icon (a person silhouette) near the garden.
Can I buy Heartdrop Lily seeds if I lose them?
Yes, after you accept the quest, Badruu gives you 5 seeds. If you lose them (e.g., by deleting them), you can buy more from the General Store for 50 gold each. However, you must have the quest active to plant them.
What happens if I fail the quest?
There’s no fail state. If you take too long, the quest just stays in your log. You can’t lose the seeds because they’re quest items (they go into your inventory and can’t be sold).
Do Heartdrop Lilies have any other uses?
Yes, Heartdrop Lilies are used in several recipes (like the Heartdrop Lily Tea) and are also a required item for the ‘Gardener’s Bundle’ in the Temple of the Gales. After the quest, you can grow more by buying seeds from Badruu.
Can I complete this quest with a friend?
No, the quest is individual. Each player must plant and harvest their own Heartdrop Lilies. However, you can help each other by watering each other’s gardens if you have permissions enabled.
Why won’t my Heartdrop Lilies grow?
Check the soil moisture. If the soil looks dark brown, it’s watered. If it’s light brown, water it. Also, make sure you planted the seeds in a garden plot, not a flower pot (flower pots are for decorative flowers only).
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