Is gardening a narcotic?

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  1. Loofah

    Loofah Admin Staff Member

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    I've found that since I started moving house and gardening that I can't stop getting out there and 'doing stuff'... It seems to show all the signs of addiction so I'm wondering if anyone else shares the view that the activity of gardening is something you just can't help falling for!?
     
  2. Helofadigger

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    Well I'm not sure about gardening being a narcotic as my husband is convinced it's the devil's work as he says I'm obsessed with it but then again so must he be as I caught him running down the path in the rain just to see if the lettuce was any bigger but I have to admit I was right behind him!:D Hel.xxx.
     
  3. pamsdish

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    gardening is addictive if i`m not outside "pottering"i`m on the net surfing gardening sites,and judging from the membership i`m not the only one ;);)
     
  4. T Digger

    T Digger Gardener

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    It's certainly theraputic Loofah and after a lifetime of working in factories and getting home at the end of a day's work just in time to see the sun disappear below the horizon,it's a luxury. Humans are just another form of animal life and apart from shelter, outside is a more natural evironment for us even if it's a bit of aimless pottering, it nourishes the soul.
     
  5. daitheplant

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    Loofah, it is most definitely addictive.:eek: But it`s a nice addiction.:D
     
  6. Dave W

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    Obsessive compulsive disorder might be an accurate description
     
  7. Stingo

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    Definately addictive Loofah, theres always another job to do or another seed/flower catalogue to order from, not forgetting the garden centres which are always there to entice us in.
     
  8. Loofah

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    Ahh, so I'm not alone! It's always nice to get stuck into garden projects large and small and it's oh so nice to do after being stuck in an office for a day:) Can't wait for the lazy summer evenings too!!
     
  9. jimbo1951

    jimbo1951 Gardener

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    :thumb: Yes it is addictive the wife says i'm over addicted to it and advised me to go talk to some one so i joined the local club and we meet up the pub every week. well I talk to someone about my garden lol
     
  10. The Lost Antheus

    The Lost Antheus Gardener

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    Did you like say something maaaaaaaaaaaann (gotta go got the munchies)
     
  11. Man Of Leisure MOL

    Man Of Leisure MOL Gardener

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    So addictive I just bought a book from Amazon, that my wife found on the shelf in the study. My excuse....the first copy was a present!! Anyone want "Wildlife Gardening : Chris Baines" ?
     
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