Trying to Become a Plant Person

I recently entered a plant phase in which I have bought approximately fifteen plants in a span of two years. As of today, fourteen are either thriving, struggling, or simply surviving. Plants add a natural element, serving as a constant reminder of the wilderness outside my window. I love learning how to care for each individual plant, slowly going through a process of trial and error to understand what level of sunlight and water each plant requires. This is not an easy process that can be understood with one simple Google search; it is an ever-evolving lesson in growth and death. I tried to look up the scientific names of each plant on PlantSnap, however, it was incredibly difficult and pretty inaccurate. 

Currently, my plants are all houseplants; they sit inside on shelves and desks, desperately crowding around any available windows. However, at some point, I would love to start growing plants outside. My ultimate goal would be to support a large garden, filled with plants that can be utilized for cooking, decoration, etc. When I was in middle school, I started a small garden in a small corner my backyard. I planted radishes, mint, and tomatoes. I'm honestly not sure what was going through my head when I picked these particular plants; I have never used mint in my life, and I do not like tomatoes. Nevertheless, my garden prospered and I thoroughly enjoyed being able to pick up a tomato and say, "I grew this." 

This is a snake plant. This is the only plant I know the name of!

This course has inspired to pick up many of these outdoor hobbies that I used to enjoy so much. I hope to breathe new life into my backyard garden, regularly practice slacklining, and develop into a consistent runner. I think a big part of appreciating the wilderness around us is just getting outside. It's the first step and yet one of the most difficult.