The Washington Post, October 16th, 2003
Gardening is said to be the most popular leisure pastime in America. This statistic includes lawn mowing, which might not fit your definition of gardening -- or leisure. But most garden work is healthful outdoor play that gives you delicious food and beautiful surroundings. Gardening has only one drawback as an American hobby. It doesn't make anyone money. There is very little you need to buy. There is not even much you need to do. The labor force is plants, bacteria, bees. There isn't even very much a garden writer can say. If you are paying attention, the world out there is a fully illustrat...
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