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Eight in 10 young people think gardening is cooland it turns out that more than half would rather go to a garden center than a nightclub.

The appeal appears to be rooted in young people having a desire to make their homes and gardens a nicer place to be, to improve mental health, and create a space they can escape to.

It also emerged gardening is so popular that young adults spend close to two hours during a typical week taking care of their beloved plants.

Kev Smith, head of marketing at Draper Tools, which commissioned the survey, said: The popularity among young adults is fantastic to see, we knew it was popular, but even we were surprised by the outpouring of love for it.

Theres a tendency to think of gardening as an activity for older people, but this poll proves that gardening really is for everyone, whatever your age.

Gardening is a very calming activity, as well as a rewarding oneeveryone can enjoy the benefits it brings.

The survey found the most popular houseplants among those polled are cacti, orchids, and aloe vera, followed by basil, spider plants, and peace lilies.

Outdoors, the most common are daffodils, roses, and lavender, along with tulips, mint, and hydrangea.

While the act of gardening itself is one of the biggest appealsit appears to be bigger more than that.

Two thirds (66 percent) also said they love shopping for gardening items, whether thats plants, seeds, or tools.

To date, the Brits polled have spent 318.56 ($452) on such itemswith 58 percent revealing theyve spent more on gardening during the past 12 months or so than ever before.

In fact, 56 percent said gardening is one of the things which has kept them going in the wake of the pandemic.

But this doesnt mean their interest looks likely to shrivel up like an unloved plant72 percent intend to keep on investing in plants, tools, equipment, and more to fulfil their vision for their garden.

Carried out through OnePoll, the study also found 60 percent wish they had access to more outside space than they do currently, so they could be even more green thumbed.

However, 78 percent believe you dont need a big outdoor area to experience the benefits of gardening.

The most popular place to grow plants is on the kitchen windowsill, while living rooms, bathrooms, and balconies are also popular locations for all things green.

Kev Smith added: Gardening is incredibly accessible which might in part explain its increasing popularity.

Wherever you live, whatever your space, anyone can give growing plants a goand were seeing more and more people embracing this.

The transformative effect of plants on areas big or small is just one of many great things about having plants in your homeboth inside and out. Cheers to that.

MOST POPULAR HOUSEPLANTS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

1. Cactus
2. Orchids
3. Aloe Vera
4. Basil
5. Spider Plant
6. Peace Lily
7. Tomatoes
8. Chilli
9. Money Plant
10. Parsley
11. Snake Plant
12. Ivy Houseplant
13. Cress
14. Monstera (cheese plant)
15. Chives
16. Air Plant
17. Lucky Bamboo
18. Fiddle Leaf Fig
19. Prayer Plants
20. Umbrella Plant

MOST POPULAR GARDEN PLANTS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

1. Daffodils
2. Roses
3. Lavender
4. Tulips
5. Mint
6. Hydrangea
7. Clematis
8. Geranium
9. Magnolia
10. Hyacinth
11. Snowdrops
12. Honeysuckle
13. Jasmine
14. Chrysanthemum
15. Iris
16. Hibiscus
17. Lupins
18. Wisteria
19. Ornamental Grass
20. Waterlilies

Full Article: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/8-in-10-young-people-think-gardening-is-cool/



They also say it's great for people with PTSD.

Basically free therapy

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August 10th people are weird

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Cacti are very effective pets and guards. Imagine getting hit with that.

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I don't see the point in planting things that aren't meant to be eaten tbh. Gardening is def pretty cool, but only if youre growing fruits and veggies imo.

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Gurifisu posted...

I don't see the point in planting things that aren't meant to be eaten tbh. Gardening is def pretty cool, but only if youre growing fruits and veggies imo.

They're purty.

But I usually just grow a buncha peppers and herbs and like a couple cool flowers.

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I mean I personally don't care for gardening but I do see the appeal and the value so I'd choose it over nightclubs.

Nightclubs fucking blow. Raging heavy bass that is just far too loud over a sweaty moshpit costs $50 to get in (for dudes) and $30 for a drink. Hard pass.

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UnfairRepresent posted...

MOST POPULAR HOUSEPLANTS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

1. Cactus
2. Orchids
3. Aloe Vera
4. Basil
5. Spider Plant
6. Peace Lily
7. Tomatoes
8. Chilli
9. Money Plant
10. Parsley
11. Snake Plant
12. Ivy Houseplant
13. Cress
14. Monstera (cheese plant)
15. Chives
16. Air Plant
17. Lucky Bamboo
18. Fiddle Leaf Fig
19. Prayer Plants
20. Umbrella Plant

MOST POPULAR GARDEN PLANTS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

1. Daffodils
2. Roses
3. Lavender
4. Tulips
5. Mint
6. Hydrangea
7. Clematis
8. Geranium
9. Magnolia
10. Hyacinth
11. Snowdrops
12. Honeysuckle
13. Jasmine
14. Chrysanthemum
15. Iris
16. Hibiscus
17. Lupins
18. Wisteria
19. Ornamental Grass
20. Waterlilies

Marijuana not on either list? I kall bullshit.

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i've got a 5 year old orchid i knocked over a few months ago which broke off all the flowers (had 11 flowers) and all the branches. so now its just a stick with 6 leaves. Hoping it can recover.

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I have been traumatized by gardening. My ex wife used to plant so much and promise she would help take care of it. Yet it was me watering, weeding and picking veggies every goddamn day. This went on for years.

But my girlfriend did just put some cute plants on my balcony and that does make me happy.

Also, I miss going to nightclubs.

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