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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. 

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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.” 

    “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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    Connie Martin
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How is this "hilarious"? I think it's marvelous and admirable

    Spittnimage
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanna be her friend. I love tomatoes, I'll help her eat them all!

    Nimitz
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hope she shares them. Mass production of tomatoes for grocery stores accidentally resulted in the gene for tangy smell/flavour being bred out of most varieties. They've created GMO strains that simply have the gene reinserted from other tomatoes, but people won't accept them because they don't know how GMO works.

    Sunshine Lady
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seeds from my grandma, who is keeping old seeds every year. When I have more, I will share them :)

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    Bill Swallow
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "All we wanted was a bigger, healthier tomato!" "You mean?" "Yes. This, God help us, is a Cherry Tomato!" Has she tried playing 'Puberty Love' to it?

    Weaponized Beef
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if she's just exceptionally small and it's a normal sized mater?

    Candid Panda
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grocery store tomatoes are bred to endure shipping conditions and lack flavor. Heirlooms tomatoes are more delicate and delicious.

    David
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "But Grandma I don't like tomatoes!" "Okay. You can just eat one" /j

    Ervin Conn
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if she sells seeds. I would love to give them a try.

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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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    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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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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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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    Ample Aardvark
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've just planted lots of "colourful sunflowers" (that's what it says in the pack) and I'm hoping to see this!

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    flower petals
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    cerinamroth
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    WindySwede
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    Auntriarch
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    Katie Lutesinger
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    Deborah B
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    Dawn Woolley
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    SBocker78
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    nomnomborkbork
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    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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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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