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    Gardening
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    Nature & Outdoors ›

    Gardening

    Gardening

    Gardening

    The further from centre, the more strongly this hobby leans that way. Your quiz answers are scored against exactly these fifteen.

    • RestfulPhysical
    • IndoorsOutdoors
    • SolitarySocial
    • PracticalCreative
    • InstinctiveTechnical
    • Hands-offHands-on
    • RelaxedCompetitive
    • CautiousDaring
    • Quick winsPatient
    • PrivatePerformer
    • MinimalistCollector
    • Just do itStudious
    • Low-kitGear-heavy
    • AnalogDigital
    • ObjectsLiving things

    Growing plants in beds, pots or an allotment, working with soil, light and the seasons.

    Nature & Outdoorsdetail workquietmessydone aloneon your feetoutdoorsy
    This weekendTime to first win
    A few hoursA session
    Mostly outdoorsWhere

    Step 1: Work out what light your space actually gets.

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    What you need

    4 things
    The honest floor, taking the cheapest option in each$40

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    The path

    13 quests
    ASetting up2 things to sort, in any order$27
    • Work out what light your space actually gets
    • Get a trowel, gloves and a watering can
    BThen the quests
    • Keep a houseplant alive for a month
    • Grow easy flowers from seed
    • Pick or harvest something you grew
    10 more, revealed as you go
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