Is gardening a hobby or a chore?

[Sarah_56]

I am lucky to have a nice garden, and I usually enjoy working in it in all weathers, but sometimes it seems like a chore and it can be costly for plants and tools. Ours (mine at the moment, because we are separated) overlooks open field at the back and I do sometimes think not having a garden, but just looking out onto the fields, would be easier and nicer.

Do others feel gardening is a hobby, or a chore?

 

[Esoterix]

Depends. For me vegetable gardening is a hobby, but the upkeep can at times be a chore.

 

[Sarah_56]

I sometimes think of employing a gardener but then I think I do really enjy even the hard work and the tedium. It's strange - like so many things, if it isn't hard it isn't so satisfying.

 

[loolalike]

well, it is definitely both but I think the efforts are worth it, especially when I'm relaxing on the terrace having a beautiful view in summer time

 

[Stanthropical]

It's a chore if it's an inescapable requirement.

 

[Nyoko_Uwu]

Depends on the person. For me I enjoy gardening, find something peaceful and relaxing about it, however if you have no choice and you do not want to, then I can see how it can be a chore for some

 

[MakeUshakeHard]

It starts out a hobby, becomes a chore. Sort of like oral sex is for some women.

 

[Sarah_1964]

I see it more as a part of general housekeeping: if I didn't have a garden I wouldn't seek one out so it isn't really a hobby, but neither is it a chore in the sense of an unwanted task - I usually enjoy doing it, even though at some times of year it can take many hours and be very hard heavy work.

 

[nylonlvr]

that's rather difficult, some people LOVE tending to the garden to keep it looking nice, it's worse when you have a big lawn and have to mow it often, i'm 50/50 on the nswer, ( not much use replying really ) lol

 

[Sarah_1964]

i'm 50/50 on the nswer, ( not much use replying really ) lol

I think answers that are discussions rather than statements are often the most interesting.

 

[nylonlvr]

I think answers that are discussions rather than statements are often the most interesting.

I still apologise for not answering as you expected, you do a lot of gardening, you have to understand where i'm coming from

 

[RabidGuineapig]

you know the old saying "Do what you love and you won't work a day in your life"? I think that applies here.

 

[Sarah_1964]

Yes, I think you are right. But during lockdown, with much more time at home, it has been easier to fall back in love with gardening because there is time to do it properly: while now as restrictions lift here I am already beginning to find it sometimes a chore.

 

[RedheadRaven]

To answer your initial question: Kinda both! But it can be very fulfilling. Like cleaning the house. It's a constantly rewarding process for me. Just as it can be cathartic to sort stuff etc. In the end you look at your work and can be really proud about it. (well..most of the time)

 

[Sarah_1964]

Yes, that is true: like many things, the very fact of it being hard and not easy makes it more rewarding.

 

[SirBobBobingtonTheThird]

Honestly it depends on why you are gardening, if you live at home and are being mare to do it it feels like a chore, or if it's like a mundane maintenance task it can feel like a chore. But if you are doing it because it genuinely brings you joy then it's definitely a hobby. And it can even be a job so neither in some cases.

 

[Aerolith]

It's one of my hobbies. I love it although sometimes when you have to fight weeks of weeds it becomes a chore.

 

[Sarah_1964]

I think I love it too - especially at this time of year when the fruit trees blossom and the forget-me-nots and bluebells look like a sea of blue.

 

[Sarah_1964]

What do I have to do so that everyone looks at me when I'm gardening?

 

[Sarah_1964]

I wish ...