I feel like more people are starting to get into gardening again and articles on the internet say the same too. But do you think it's actually true that people are getting into gardening again for real or is it just a fad that'll go away like other trends?
by Random-Gamer1435
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I stopped gardening a few years ago and I have started getting back into it now and so has my mum
Not sure but I can see how learning to grow your own food in this economy sounds like a good idea. I’m not Gen Z, I’m at the cusp of it / millennial but I’ve been gardening because it’s a foundational skill to learn in such an unstable world
There’s no way to really know. There has been an uptick of people interested, for sure. I talked to a whole lot of folks last spring who were starting their first garden, but only one who actually seemed to really get into it after they found out how much work was involved.
Life is so much more than just food, sleep and work. I hope that people see how lovely life can be when you snap put of the rat race
I think it’s always been a relatively popular hobby.
It doesn’t have to cost that much and it’s a rewarding experience.
I doubt it’s on the rise much. People try to garden on their apartment balconies and stuff but there’s only so much you can do. And they only spent the last 30 years building apartments and not starter homes for millennials and Gen Z so we all know not that many young people have the land.
But people are probably more interested due to the increasingly shitty quality and price of grocery store produce. So could go either way. I got into it on my very first rental house after college as just something to do outside.
Still have my yearly garden like 6-7 years later.
I truly hope so! There are so many benefits to gardening.
The Internet is a loud minority. I think when things become trendy on the Internet the assumption is that real life is the same way. For instance, on the Internet everyone uses grow lights. And everyone seemingly prefers the same type of tomato. In real life, the tomatoes that sell out the most are the “boring” ones at big box stores.
I used to have a balcony and I’d grow flowers for days, helped keep me sane.
Little point to growing tomatoes yourself imo compared to that, though some friends of mine do it.
The issue with gardening for Gen Z is we don’t have any gardens!
Local Walmart spring seed section is double in size this year. Maybe there is some truth to it.
It’s a cyclical hobby. Remember all the plant parents in 2020?
I’m Gen Z, and I’ve been gardening since I was around 10. It’s something I’m always learning new things about, and I’m always trying different plants, from simple vegetables to big trees. Above all, gardening is not just planting seeds or plants… it’s also about watching them grow, attending to their needs, and seeing your garden thrive with lots of patience. However, I’ve never met anyone around my age in school or now in college who’s interested in gardening as a hobby or passion.
It’s a trend that I think is crossover from 2020, houseplants being all the rage during that time. The problem as others have said is that as time has gone on, acquiring land has become much harder and more expensive, and apartments become ever more urban. That lends itself well to houseplant care, but not to things that need outdoor space. Outdoor gardening will largely be confined to those fortunate enough to have land, and that number of people will be smaller and of a higher income bracket as time goes on.
I think people want to eat healthier food and what better than eating your own produce. So good for your mental health too! I’ve been eating my own organically produced vegetables for 40 years and I’ve never been seriously ill, haven’t had a cold/covid for as long as I can remember. Had less than 5 days off work in my life. Get outside and get digging 💪💚👍
Not as much as they’d like to say, but primarily because…look, we all rent. It’s hard to garden when you rent.
“Bacteria that works like an antidepressant” are they huffing Jenkem?
I don’t think so unless young people start gardening in their parents’ yards or at community gardens. Since home ownership for younger people is currently trending down gardening must be following that trend.
Amongst the youngest millennials, I think it definitely is.
Myself and my friends (who are early 30s/late 20s) love to garden, camp, etc. We’re interested in sourdough and slower paces.
I’m personally sick of the constant bombarding of the world and political nature. Being in the garden has been peaceful for me.