ESSAY ON GARDENING AS A HOBBY – ESSAY 2 (350 WORDS)

ESSAY ON GARDENING AS A HOBBY – ESSAY 2 (350 WORDS)

Introduction

The whole point of having a hobby is to spend one’s leisure time in a manner that is both relaxing and useful. Different people have different hobbies, i.e. people differ in their ideas about what helps them relax. Some common hobbies enjoyed by plenty of people are philately, numismatics, swimming, photography and gardening. Having a hobby doesn’t only relax you, but also provide you with boosts of energy that help you in your professional life.

Gardening as a Hobby

Gardening requires quite a bit of manual labour on the part of the gardener. For this reason, some people wonder how it can relax you as a hobby is supposed to. However, for people who like gardening it can be relaxing just to feel the earth on your palms or getting quiet moments or even help you create beauty.

If you decide to take up gardening as a hobby and have no prior experience with it, it is best for you to research gardening. You can do this with the help of books on gardening and online websites. Also keep in mind that caring for different plants can be easy or difficult, depending upon the plants. New gardeners can get confused quite easily. However, following a few basic tips helps enormously in growing your garden.

The best part about having gardening as a hobby is that it can be done anywhere. If you have a yard, you can garden there. If your living space is small you can arrange a few potted plants and take care of them.

Conclusion

Gardening is a great hobby for everyone from working professionals to retirees. It allows you to connect with your environment and with nature. However, it is important to remember that you should not just jump in with both feet or your attempts at gardening are bound to fail. Instead, learn as much as you can, take in basic tips and tricks and take baby steps. You will find that when given proper attention, a garden can soothe your soul and gardening can calm and centre you.