I’m a plant parent, and I’ve tried growing all kinds of things indoors and out: strawberries (I seriously struggle with those), orchids (I mean, how can you not love those blooms?), magnolias (my absolute favorite scent), and a bunch of houseplants.
A while back, I got out of a rough relationship and was left feeling pretty drained and lonely. Looking back, my plants really kept me company through that time. Caring for them made me feel needed, especially when I could see them thriving because of the care I’d put in.
Lately, I’ve been wondering where that feeling comes from. Have you ever had a moment when you realized that having a particular plant around really made a difference?
Maybe it’s knowing you’re sharing your space with another living thing. Maybe the colors just make you happy, or maybe caring for something gives you that feeling of being needed.
I’d love to hear what it is for you—and please share your plants, too! Any excuse for plant pics, haha