thats so great..i too am amazed how tough some plants are..even with
my neglect ..

boo..booo..LOL

gardening in all that is there..we keep learning..finding new ways to do something,
new ideas..
i think your nanner in the compost is great example !!
for years i (non intentional) put my compost where my rhubarb was..when id use it up..
what do i find each yr at base of compost..my every suffering,persistent rhubarb!!!
tough stuff..