Hello, fellow Hobbits, how are you? There’s nothing like spending a bit of time around plants to revitalize you. Whether you go on a daily walk along a forest trail or tend to your verdant garden at home, you Pandas know for a fact what kind of positive impact spending time surrounded by nature really has on us all.
That’s where the r/gardening subreddit comes in. A wholesome online community of over 4.8 million members, it is a celebration of everything to do with gardens, green thumbs, and caring for plants. Aside from all the gorgeous pics that you’re about to see, you can also bask in the fact that gardening is something that we can all learn how to do well. All it takes is patience, a willingness to embrace your mistakes, and a supportive environment full of folks who can’t wait to lend you a helping hand.
Scroll down for some gardening goodness, upvote your fave pics, and tell us all about your relationship with the hobby in the comments, Pandas. What do you grow? How big is your garden? What’s your favorite plant and why? And when you’re done with this list, consider taking a stroll through Bored Panda’s earlier feature about the subreddit right over here.
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Two Years I Quit Drinking And Got Addicted To Something A Little Healthier. Transformed My Yard All Alone, Did The Same To Myself In The Process
My Little Cactus Patch Has Turned Out Alright
The Lighting Must Have Been Just Right, I Managed To Snap This Photo Of My Roses And My Dog This Morning And Thought You All Might Like It
Since the last time that Bored Panda wrote about the r/gardening subreddit, the community has grown by over 800k people. We’re incredibly glad to see that. We believe the sub is an incredibly wholesome niche on the internet because it helps people relax, gives them a space to be proud of their achievements, and offers a venue for all of that hard-earned gardening wisdom.
Meanwhile, the rest of the internet (us included) can borrow a bit of inspiration for our own plant projects. We might feel bad that we’ve been unable to take care of Succulent Number 39, but after going on r/gardening, we know not to give up.
Blue Smoke Cactus
i believe so, seen them in italy as well. the botanical name is Myrtillocactus and this particular version is called crested I think
Load More Replies...I have NEVER seen this type before! I'm in Ontario Canada so can't have them outside. Will they grow well inside? I must Google!
Definitely BUT they don’t care for prolonged frost and it did dip a little too low in LA last year. Keep it in a pot and maybe move to a greenhouse or inside for the winter. Which in LA is about December to late February. Happy planting!!
Interesting. I found this identical picture when I looked it up on Google.
So interesting. I would assume it's thorns are small and nearly invisible?
Bodacious
I’m Disabled And Live In A 12th-Floor Apartment But I Made A Garden Happen And I Love It So Much!
In the lull between Bored Panda’s last feature about r/gardening, yours truly has improved a tiny bit. I’ve leveled up my green thumb and, this time around, the Hobbits might even let me back into the Shire!
My Ficus is doing way better than before, and the Zamioculcas I’m taking care of for my friend is flourishing. I’m no master gardener yet (far from it!), but I definitely feel more confident about what I’m doing. One of the first things I do after waking up is to check on my plants. Hopefully, one day, I’ll have my very own garden where I can grow everything that doesn’t mind being under- and over-watered.
I Planted Bleeding Hearts Last Year Because My Wife Liked Them. She Passed Away In January. I Wasn’t Sure They Survived But My Son Took This Picture This Morning
Life And Death At The Hardware Store
I Added A Moon Gate To My Backyard Japanese Garden, I'm Really Happy With How It Turned Out
One of the moderators helping run the r/gardening subreddit told Bored Panda during an earlier interview that there’s no such thing as a green thumb or a black thumb. “Anybody can grow plants. Just a little bit of attention paid will yield results," they told us.
"I started modding on /r/gardening after I asked the [head] moderator about a post not appearing or something, and he offered me a moderator position," the mod, who wanted to stay anonymous, shared with Bored Panda earlier. Back then, over a decade ago, the sub had roughly 50k members.
Something To Keep In Mind While Doing Spring Yard Work! Wrapping Tape Sticky Side Out Around The Ankles Seems To Work Pretty Good For Catching Ticks
The Biggest Potato I’ve Grown This Year
Moss Garden I Put Together Using Moss Collected From Parking Lots
The mod explained that the popularity of the online community all comes down to how wholesome the members are. The huge following, according to them, is due to the “good nature of the gardening community that makes people sub and stick around."
"We have, by choice, never been a front-page (default) subreddit, so subs here are not accidental. As mods, we've always had a tough but fair policy on user conduct—like all gardeners have to keep the weeds at bay from time to time."
Last Year, I Planted My First Roses Ever. This Is The Biggest Reward I Could Get!
Always Check Your Pots Before Planting!
Made A Seed Book From A Cd Case
A while back, Bored Panda had a good long chat about taking care of plants with Kamilė Trakytė, the co-owner of the ‘Kambarinės gėlės’ plant shop. The plant collector and business owner explained to us that the main issue that her customers face is related to overwatering. The vast majority of the time, the problem is just that—people watering their plants way too often.
“People show their love for plants with too much attention and with too much water. Without knowing the subtleties related to the care of particular plants, it’s difficult to know how little water some of them require. People show their love with water, so ironically, they kill their plants with their love,” the plant expert shared with Bored Panda.
Before And After (3 Yrs, London, UK)
Before And After! 2 Year Update On My Super Tiny Walled Garden. It’s My Favorite ‘Room’ In The Apartment. I Feel So Lucky
My Most Prolific Bloomer This Year! This Orchid Has Over 96 Large Flowers And Buds And Is Still Producing More
“Root rot sets in and it’s hard to save plants that it affects,” she urged people living in colder climates not to give their plants too much water.
“I recommend getting to know each plant you grow. The recommendations to water a plant X times every Y weeks are usually ineffective because they don’t take into account the unique conditions in your home,” she said.
I'm Usually Just A Lurker Here But This Baby Just Bloomed Last Night And Had To Share
Homegrown Carrot
From My Minnesota Garden — Ranunculus, Peonies, Iceland Poppies, Lilacs, Anemones, Aquilegia, Orlaya, Spirea
“So don’t spoil houseplants with too much water from the get-go. Usually, a plant tells you what it needs: if the leaves curl up, it wants water; if the plant becomes droopy and there are brown spots on the leaves, you’re giving it too much water,” plant shop owner Kamilė told Bored Panda.
“Potted plants get all of their nutrients from the soil we plant them in. They grow in a very constricted space, unlike in nature, where complex nutritional trades occur between different organisms. Every time you water a house plant, some of the nutrients get ‘rinsed out,’ and used up,” she urged people to not forget to fertilize their plants.
The Results Of My Hard Work This Year. All Grown, Loved, And Dried By Me
I Built A Greenhouse Out Of Reclaimed Materials, How Did I Do?
I whole lot better than what I would've done, that's for sure.😆 You did a really fantastic job!
My Niece Loves Rainbows And I Love Gardening (And Rainbows)
According to the plant expert, all-purpose fertilizers contain the three primary elements that house plants need. These are Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
“Each of these nutrients has a different function. You can pick different fertilizers that contain varying proportions of these minerals to obtain different results. For instance, fertilizers with more Nitrogen will make plants bear more leaves. While more Phosphorus means more blossoms. But these considerations are secondary: all-purpose diluted synthetic or organic fertilizers do the job they need to do,” she said.
Ladies And Gentlemen, After 2 Years And 3 Failed Attempts… I Have Finally Grown Broccoli
My Garden This Evening Finally Feels Like A Little Oasis
Absolute Perfection
“If you’re having difficulties taking care of your plants, watching them wither can be a source of stress. Fortunately, in most cases, plants bring us joy. Especially in modern times when we find ourselves further from nature,” Kamilė shared her thoughts about how growing plants affect us. Taking care of plants at home can calm us, reduce our stress levels, and it almost works like a type of mediation that takes our minds off our problems.
A Plait Of Carrots That Grew In Our Garden
Another Excuse Not To Cut The Lawn Today
Another Year, Another Full Bloom
“Studies show that it takes around 100 plants in a 10 square meter area to significantly freshen the air there. It’s much easier to improve the air quality in your home by opening up the window. A plant might not freshen your air much, but it will almost definitely bring you joy and calm. And it’ll help you become more disciplined as you take care of it and learn more about it.”
My Husband Sent Me To Lowe’s For Plumber’s Tape. Alone
Time To Get Juicing
Feeling Like A Rich Girl Because The Peony Patch I Started 4 Years Ago Is Now Paying For Itself
My First Ginger Harvest
I love ginger, this is great! So many recipes I could think of to make.
Never Done This Before.. Wondering If Anyone Will Take Some!
How To Garden
Made A Tart From A Key Lime Tree I Grew From Seed 9 Years Ago
I Thought I Would Share My Watering Can. It Was My Gram’s
Everything Is Suddenly Blooming!
Wanted To Share My Azalea
Rhododendron calendulaceum (Flame azalea), native to the area where my husband grew up.
Bricks Painted Like Books As Garden Decor
Book suggestions: Where the Wild Things Are,The Lorax,Caps For Sale
I No Longer Have Sunflowers...
Why Is That?
Same deal with potatoes. The world is like "We love potatoes!" and I'm like "But you only know 4 or 5 kinds. There are SO MANY MORE!"
If You Build It, They Will Come
Oh yeah, we redid the whole garden with all native plants and flowers and the number of native birds and insects who started showing up was amazing - I even saw a native Blue-Banded Bee, which until then I didn't even know existed!
Mum Has Gone A Little Tomato Crazy This Year!
After 3 Years, My Blood Orange Tree Had Its First Harvest! About 30 Oranges!
These Are Apparently “Weeds” But They Make My Backyard Look Magical
Hi Guys, My Garden Comes From Vietnam. Nice To Meet You
Our Garden. No Plant Purchases This Year, My Wife Germinated Everything From Seed
One Of Our Little Organic Farmers! Giving A Damn And Doing What Is Right Are Rewards In Themselves. - Eliot Coleman
Glass Gem Corn That My Mum And I Grew In South East England
Texas Heatwave Harvest - Tomatoes And Jalapeños
Greenhouse Is Done! Now Its Time To Grow Grow Grow! 40 Antique Windows!
A Glimpse Of My Garden
My Mother-In-Laws Lemon Tree Made A Interesting Hybrid
First Blueberry Harvest Of The Year!
My Hydrangea Bush’s Color Continuum
Variations in the acidity of your soil causing multicolor blooms. Cool! Love those puffballs!
Whenever My Wife Gets The Mail, She Comes Back Grinning
2015 vs. 2022
My 3 Year Old Climbing Roses
My 7-Year Old Helped Us In The Garden Today. She Snuck This Note And Bouquet Onto My Nightstand
My Mother’s Garden/Pond/Chicken Coop
Has To Be The Most Oranges I’ve Ever Had On One Branch
Left A Patch For The Bees
there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don't care what humans think is impossible insert the rest of the bee movie script here
My First Ever Giant Sunflower Is Starting To Open Up
Saw This On A Local Gardening Page! You Can Receive Free, Native Milkweed Seeds To Aid In Monarch Conservation!
Picked These Up Today From A Local Fb Garden Group. They’re Called Poached Eggs? So Cute
Just Did A Delivery To A Customers House, Had To Take A Picture Of Their Wisteria… Wow
After 22 Years Of Apartment Living, This Is Now My House
I Have Never Been So Happy To See Seeds In My Entire Life. Home Depot For The Win!
Finally Cleared Enough Ivy To Get Into One Of The Old Overgrown Greenhouses On My Land. Jackpot!
My Grandma In Front Of Her Forsythia. She Is Very Proud Of Her Plants
Lupinus From Our Garden
My Hydrangeas Can’t Decide What Colour They Should Wear This Year
My Wife Thinks I’m Crazy. This Past Year We Harvested At Least 400 Lbs Of Potatoes And 100 Lbs Of Jalapeños
First Berry Harvest!
My Roses Four Years vs. Today
Before And After Of Our Medicinal Herb Garden
Happy Hosta
Oooh! What a fantastic specimen. My hostas tend to be a bit on the lacy side. They have been voted 'most delicious plants in the garden' by 83% of the slugs and snails.
All From My Grandma’s Trees
I Don't Mean To Brag, But Bees Love Me
About 18 Months Between These Two Pictures!
How Old Are These Aloe Plants? Person In Photo Is About 5'7"
Enjoying My Husband's Hard Work Today
My Uncle Grows Organic Red Rice Just For His Family
My Peace Of Heaven
Greenery and flowers = instant happiness, even on a screen. Thanks for this lovely article 💚
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I.m so happy to see how many still like gardening. Plants are essential for us.
How do these humans do all of this? I am the type of human that kills a cactus, lol!
Meanwhile, my garden is scorched,dry, brown and crunchy. Only green is from hot peppers, sweet peppers and sweet potato vines
I've murdered 4 plants this year... I love gardening and plants but only in the ground. If I have to remember to water them, they will die.
Greenery and flowers = instant happiness, even on a screen. Thanks for this lovely article 💚
My Asian greens are finally starting to look bigger! 299251566_...855dd1.jpg
I.m so happy to see how many still like gardening. Plants are essential for us.
How do these humans do all of this? I am the type of human that kills a cactus, lol!
Meanwhile, my garden is scorched,dry, brown and crunchy. Only green is from hot peppers, sweet peppers and sweet potato vines
I've murdered 4 plants this year... I love gardening and plants but only in the ground. If I have to remember to water them, they will die.