gardening

Paging all green thumbs - and black thumbs who keep trying. This batch of memes is for you. It's for the people who crumble in the face of a nursery's temptation. For people who lovingly give their friends plant cuttings and fresh herbs from the garden. For the brave souls who work tirelessly to keep their plants healthy in the face of blight, fungus, and the elements. These plants may not be able to thank us, but they're a hell of a lot easier to take care of than a child. 

It's almost been a year of the Covid times and some of us have turned our apartments into little home jungles since, you know, we can't really take that camping vacation anymore. If you're someone whose love for houseplants just keeps on growing, you'll probably enjoy these relatable memes about being an aspiring home gardener. 

Plants make pretty good coping mechanisms, I MEAN companions...don't they? After a difficult year of social distancing and spending a lot more time at home, many of us likely developed new houseplant addictions while in lockdown. Hey, it could be way worse. Whether you've got a naturally green thumb or you're new to manic plant-collecting, houseplants tend to have a mind of their own. You could be doing everything perfectly and totally by the book, and your calathea will still randomly decide to die one day. We've got a bunch of relatable memes for people who have a passion for houseplants and understand the struggle. 

This year's endless joy of lockdowns and quarantines has inspired many home-based trends. While some people took up baking bread and gaining that quarantine fifteen, other people turned to knitting or art. And then there's the scads of millenials and Zoomers who decided to cultivate the ol' houseplant and gardening fad that had been steadily growing over the last few years. And who can blame them? If you're going to be stuck inside, it makes sense to want your space to look green and your air to flow more fresh. From these plant memes it's clear the obsession has reached financially irresponsible levels, there are definitely worse ways to spend your time and money than caring for a living thing. Especially when you don't have to walk plants or change their litterbox. 

A lot of people have been turning to plants in the dark days of the coronavirus pandemic. It makes sense. Why not make your space more livable while stuck inside? Sure. But other people are taking it to an insane level. I have friends who have a veritable forest in their New York City apartments. While it's admirable to take care of something living, we need to consider taking care of ourselves. But for everyone else (in denial) we've got memes making fun of these addiction. At least we can laugh about it. 

Being stuck at home for much of 2020 has had some unfortunate side-effects. Some people are feeling agoraphobic, others have spiraled into depression. People have gained weight. One unexpected  (but positive) result of being cooped up has been an increased demand for houseplants. While many businesses have suffered due to the pandemic, this green industry has been flourishing. It's not hard to see why. Plants not only give us something to preen over and take are of, but they make our spaces a whole lot more pleasant to be in. Spending money on something that improves the air in your home and makes you happy is a lot better than dropping dough on unhealthy coping mechanisms like alcohol. And if that's not comfort enough, perhaps these plant-related memes will help you realize you're far from alone in your obsession.

If you've spent any time on the internet lately (and we're betting you have) you know that plants are very, very trendy. Especially as we're all trying to beautify the homes we're stuck in for the time being. Some of you might be seasoned botanists, and others might struggle to keep your succulents alive. These memes should be relatable for either category. 

While not everyone can boast the trendy and enviable ability to care for plants, we're willing to bet that most people can enjoy these flora-related memes. They may even inspire you to start a garden of your own.

There are dog people, there are cat people, and then there are...plant people, who consider their plants as pets. These memes are for you, plant people. The rest of the world may not fully understand you, but we do.

Having a ton of houseplants might be a millennial stereotype at this point, but you don't have to be posting plant photos on Instragram to appreciate these memes - or their green subjects. The fact is, plants make your life better, whether they're indoor or outdoor. It's gratifying to care for something other than yourself. Having them make your living space or yard look beautiful is a pretty nice bonus. 

Spring has sprung, and we're starting to see happy bits of green everywhere. While many people may not be able to flock to their community gardens, we can still tend to our ever-increasing number of house plants. And considering food shortages, all you home gardeners must be thanking your lucky stars. These memes are for you, as well as for people who may suddenly have the itch to tend for something green. Quarantine is a pretty good time for branching out in the hobby department. And caring for plants is as wholesome as hobbies can get.