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There is something deeply satisfying about digging up the earth, planting some seeds and then watching the (sometimes literal) fruit of your labor sprout. If you feel this way, you are definitely not alone, as there are all sorts of online groups dedicated to this very topic. 

The “GardenTime” Facebook group is dedicated to funny and insightful posts about growing things at home. We also got in touch with gardening expert and home farmer Charles Dowding to learn more. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to comment your thoughts below. 

More info: Facebook | CharlesDowding.co.uk

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Lavern Defazio
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Happy bees and butterflies as opposed to a toilet for pets.

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 years ago

    Who will carry on his work?

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    Black Cat
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    2 years ago

    Plants always make a space look better.

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    Bored Panda got in touch with home farmer, gardener and general horticultural expert Charles Dowding to learn more about growing things. First and foremost, we wanted to hear his take on what to plant. After all, there is one school of thought that believes in purely aesthetic gardens, while others strive for “practicality.” 

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    “Edible plants have their own beauty. Vegetables of different colors and structure can look good all year especially when using no dig methods. That’s because you can easily keep replanting to have a full garden, and no dig plants look healthier with glowing leaves,” he shared. 

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    Pittsburgh rare
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    2 years ago

    What a joy to walk by

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    omniscientmushiee
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    2 years ago

    i t s s o s m a l l

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    Jules
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    2 years ago

    A weed is just a plant humans think is in the wrong place

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    Naturally, if you will pardon the pun, we were curious to hear his opinion on what sorts of plants are good for beginners. “Potatoes, courgette/zucchini, garlic (plant October), salad onions and salad leaves of any kind. Especially lettuce which can produce so much when you “pick and come again”, and homegrown lettuce has great flavor!”

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    flower petals
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    2 years ago

    Beautiful!

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago

    Though more flowers, with nectar and pollen. 👍

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    waarimelone
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    2 years ago

    YES. Please. And thank you.

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    So if you are interested in learning more, Charles suggested a few resources. “If you don’t know it yet, please check out the no dig method via my website and YouTube channel. No dig saves so much time, whether you grow ornamentals or vegetables. You will notice your plants looking exuberant, fewer weeds, and more time to enjoy the garden.”

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    2 years ago

    My parents had their garden redone with all native species and you would not believe the amount of wildlife it attracts. I even saw my first blue-banded native bee, a species that until then I didn't even know existed!

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    SBocker78
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    2 years ago

    I'm allergic to sunflowers and would probably die, but it might be worth it.

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    Mike F
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    2 years ago

    That's cool!

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    Charles also left us with some parting thoughts on what sort of questions to ask yourself. “Become curious! How do plants grow? New research into rhizophagy shows the importance of bacteria. How much watering is necessary? Often less! What is the best spacing? Depends partly on what you want from the plants.” If you want to see more gardening memes, check out our previous article on the topic. 

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    SBocker78
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    2 years ago

    It's pronounced "bouquet"!

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    cerinamroth
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    2 years ago

    I can smell this picture!

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago

    One is soul draining, one is sole gaining! (👟)

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 years ago

    Ooooooo

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    Aussiegirl
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    2 years ago

    Sounds like me 🙄

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    Francois
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    2 years ago

    No need for curtains

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    Sue Denham
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    2 years ago

    But legal.

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    Erica Brownrigg
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    2 years ago

    Alien!

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    flower petals
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    2 years ago

    Some conservative Christians would flip out over Rainbow Corn.. “Now the liberals are making corn gay! We must stop this!”

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    Adam S
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    2 years ago

    Shame they’ll get destroyed when they finally do fix the holes. Someone near me went around at night painting dongs and boobs on potholes - council fixed them a lot quicker!

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    SCP 4666
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    2 years ago

    and when it`s finally finished there are a dozen logs left

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    cerinamroth
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    2 years ago

    Adds a little frisson of danger (getting spiked) to the otherwise rather staid game of chess!

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    flower petals
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    2 years ago

    That is one good looking lady 🙃

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    nomnomborkbork
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    2 years ago

    These are so lovely!

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago

    I would rather have a barrel, so I could chose not to waterboard the plants during a rainstorm.. 🤷‍♂️

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    Black Cat
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    2 years ago

    Perfection.

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    Pittsburgh rare
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    2 years ago

    A nightmare to water but l love it

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago

    "... your cars extended warranty ... "

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    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago

    Want.

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    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago

    I thought I'd accidentally switched to a wedding cake post

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    Don't listen to me
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    2 years ago

    Wow! Just amazing.

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    me myself and i (she/her)
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    2 years ago

    I've seen this picture before and always smile when I see it again! succulents are the best

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    flower petals
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    2 years ago

    I heart this!

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    Pittsburgh rare
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    2 years ago

    Where can I find those seeds?

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    Jules
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    2 years ago

    Passion Flowers are bizarre but beautiful

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    Black Cat
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    2 years ago

    What are these, are they filled with water?

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 years ago

    How

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    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago

    If I were an ill mannered person I would "call BS on this". However I will confine myself to "gosh what's the name of this amazing plant"

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    2 years ago (edited)

    Is there a little starfish just out of sight

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    Aussiegirl
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    2 years ago

    I love these 💕

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    Zaach
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    2 years ago

    I love coleus - but I have never seen these beauties

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    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago

    Its needs a teeny little camel

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    nomnomborkbork
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    2 years ago

    Marsupial plant?

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    Lyone Fein
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    2 years ago

    Is this an albino succulent?

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    Katie Lutesinger
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    My nephew gave me the side-eye when I told him there are purple carrots. He SO clearly thought I was just trying to mess with him (he's very young). So when I couldn't find any at the greengrocer I ordered a packet of seeds and grew carrots in everything from purple to white, and presented them to him when he came visiting. He took them home with him. :D

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    Mike F
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    2 years ago

    "Do you mind?"

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    Verena
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    2 years ago

    This is why one should be very careful if food shows mold. The other end of the cheese or bread might look okay, but the mold may have reached it already. To avoud wasting food, use the freezer. E.g. to store bread you won't eat within a day or two, once thawed it will look and taste the same.

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    Deborah B
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    2 years ago

    I thinkk these are dyed. It's a supermarket trend in the uk to dye them blue, and I hate it.

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    Mike F
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    2 years ago

    Sweet.

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    Mike F
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    2 years ago

    I like this one.

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    aj
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    2 years ago

    I've k*lled like four of these, teach me your ways!

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    Don't listen to me
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    2 years ago

    Fabulous.

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    Mike F
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    2 years ago

    If the frog don't get em the flowers will!

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    waarimelone
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    2 years ago

    I now love this plant more than I have loved any plant before it.

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    Saddest_Lion
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    2 years ago

    A spider house!

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    Helen Romanelli
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    2 years ago

    Lovely braids...

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    Dawn Woolley
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    2 years ago

    I love it, but how do you go about watering them without damaging the furnishings?

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    nomnomborkbork
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    2 years ago

    I've now seen about fifty things I want to plant!

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    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago

    Beautiful, beautiful leaves

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    Khavrinen
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    2 years ago

    You can't fool me, that's not a plant.

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    Mrs. Dearly Regret
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    I can smell this picture

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    SBocker78
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    2 years ago

    That's how chickens "bathe". They lie in the dirt and kick it all over their bodies, the dirt absorbs all the excess moisture and oil off their skin and feathers, then they shake it all off.

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    Auntriarch
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    2 years ago

    Dog with nose out of the car window

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    WindySwede
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    2 years ago

    And the above cup?

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    nomnomborkbork
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    2 years ago

    What are these? I tried my ident-a-plant app, and it helpfully says "not a plant".

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    cerinamroth
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    2 years ago

    I applaud people who are willing to spend so much time and effort on something!

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