Coming back to plants, chances are that if you're aren't obsessed with them yourself, some of your friends might already be. It's a growing hobby. Mariella Trosko, the director of Hershey Gardens, said she's noticed that an increasing number of Millennials are embracing gardening - especially food gardening - for reasons including locally-sourced foods, sustainability, and wellness. Trosko added that millennials are also interested in using indoor plants decoratively for a calm and peaceful environment.
The 2016 National Gardening Survey, conducted by Harris Poll, confirms this trend. It estimated that 6 million new Americans took up gardening in 2015 - and that 5 million of them were Millennials.
There's probably more than one reason why Millennials are rediscovering nature's joy in their homes. Not only are they looking for more ways to surround themselves with peace and beauty, but the uncertainty of plant-growing is both a thrill and a reminder of the passage of time outside of the human experience.
