The Unexpected Joys of Being a Plant Parent (and Why You Should Join the Club)



From Black Thumb to Proud Plant Parent: My Story

Let’s be honest, I wasn’t always a green thumb enthusiast. In fact, my thumbs were about as black as a moonless night. I’m talking “killed-a-cactus-with-kindness” level of plant homicide. But something changed last year. Maybe it was the pandemic, maybe it was a quarter-life crisis, or maybe it was just my deep-seated desire to keep something other than myself alive (debatable, I know). Whatever the reason, I brought home a humble little snake plant named Stanley.

And that, my friends, is where the unexpected joys began.

The Joy of Quirky Conversations (Yes, Really!)

maybe therapy, but plants are cheaper.)

Plus, you start noticing the subtle ways they “respond.” A new leaf unfurling feels like a high-five. A drooping stem becomes a cry for help. You become fluent in the silent language of your leafy companions, and trust me, it’s oddly fulfilling.

The Joy of Newfound Responsibility (and Bragging Rights)