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title: "A friend of mine said, \"You need to get a hobby.\" I'm always amazed…"
description: "A friend of mine said, \"You need to get a hobby.\" I'm always amazed at how people dismiss growing flowers and caring for houseplants as if it isn't a hobby.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/bu5zL4Iul7DQ6oZWgXFTUM"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "T"
published: "2026-08-05T23:54:38.883055Z"
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# A friend of mine said, "You need to get a hobby." I'm always amazed…

_Posted by T on 2026-08-05_

A friend of mine said, "You need to get a hobby."

I'm always amazed at how people dismiss growing flowers and caring for houseplants as if it isn't a hobby. She is no longer welcome on my porch. 🌿😂

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## 12 comments

### Dot2462 commented on 2026-08-06

It’s not just a hobby, it’s a lot of work. I started my plant chores around 11:00am and it’s 5:30pm here and I’m just finishing. You should suggest she give it a try.

### Dot2462 commented on 2026-08-06

By the way you’re amazing at your hobby. Your plants are awesome.

#### T replied on 2026-08-06

Thank you.

### ABagel commented on 2026-08-06

I want to discuss houseplants as a hobby with a friend that has a lot of them and their plants are thriving but when I mention plants they breeze past the topic and don’t discuss it with me. Kind of a bummer imo but at least we have the Planta app!

#### T replied on 2026-08-06

The friend probably doesn't want to share their secret to success.

#### Cheryl replied on 2026-08-06

😏

### MyLittleBotanist commented on 2026-08-06

beautiful setup 🥰

### Dot2462 commented on 2026-08-06

And is that really a friend, I wonder. Your plants are really nice. And yes we do have the Planta app and with some amazing people on it.

#### Cheryl replied on 2026-08-06

I concur

### Light Green Thumb commented on 2026-08-06

Your porch is so welcoming 💖

### Nothingmoves commented on 2026-08-06

Yesss it’s the best hobby beautiful porch btw

### Cheryl commented on 2026-08-06

Beautiful, I could just see there and look at your plants

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