Almost all of the women I know share a passion for gardening. Indeed, as a general observation (and acknowledging some rare exceptions) this passion is much more common amongst women than men. I suspect the reason for this has something to do with the stronger nurturing instinct in women (i.e. with nurturing plants with the tender loving care they devote to their children). In many cases, men just aren’t bothered and are happy to leave gardening chores to the female of the household (hence the old age that a man should never agree to buy a house with a garden bigger than his wife can manage). Women are also keen to show off their gardens. Only recently, a woman I know said she had a magnificent bush which she would like me to see.

Women enjoy gardening because it's not too taxing for them, and it makes them feel like they're useful for something (other than pleasuring their men).

ive seen some loverly bushes cultivated by ladies in fact i once had the pleasure of watching a lady prune hers one time

Could it also be to to do with the aesthetically pleasing nature of a well-tended garden? It's generally been my experience that women tend to like pretty things.

Its unnatural, Women should never be allowed into an innocent garden to mess with it.

My OH is always asking me to let her loose with the lawnmower or to let her plant bulbs but I refuse flatly, she only has to walk past a house plant and it dies.

The only time a woman should be allowed on a lawn is when shes sunbathing.

Can't stand it. I'm so glad I don't fit into the norm.
I hate weeding. I hate hedge cutting.
Planting stuff does nothing for me.
Bark chippings! Stick em down and the garden is maintenance free for the year.
I deliberately bought the house I'm in because there's no lawn - less gardening to do!
Yet stick a pressure washer in my hand and I'm quite happy blasting away the muck (but that ain't gardening, is it?)

I like the sound of your garden Jabbers, I hate gardening, and sunbathing is much more in my line.

im a bit of a gardener i like planting seeds

i hate gardening every bit of it weeding , mowing the whole lot, i dont even like sitting in the garden so i agree with jabbers leave it to the men

I like gardening and I will carry on, regardless of you chavanist pigs think about my bush.

I like gardening and I will carry on, regardless of you chavanist pigs think about my bush.

Just stay away from my red hot poker with those shears!

Women garden to get out of the house, away from housework, it's relaxing to be on your own with noise of the mower going, anyhow gardenings relaxing and quite easy, whats more relaxing than standing there watering plants ? puts me to sleep :hihi:

Personally, I love hoeing behind the garage.

Personally, I love hoeing behind the garage.

Why you little devil you. :hihi:

Personally, I love hoeing behind the garage.

Is that like cottaging?

Is that like cottaging?

Yes but you're the only one there :hihi:

Personally, I love hoeing behind the garage.

I saw a lot of hoes when I was in the US, although I never bought one.

I love gardening, planting, weeding, the lot! It's great when you plant bulbs and forget then they come up and bloom into beautiful flowers: I am currently making a flower bed so i can plant bulbs and have all gorgeous flowers opening up next year.

Only recently, a woman I know said she had a magnificent bush which she would like me to see.

If the lady you refer to is over 40 and hasn't been using 'Miracle Gro' then I assure you she is either deluded, myopic or abnormal.

I saw a lot of hoes when I was in the US, although I never bought one.

Indeed, Lord C., hoes are so cheap in America that many people pick up two at a time. If you get really cheap ones, wear gloves to protect your hands from calluses!:o

Indeed, Lord C., hoes are so cheap in America that many people pick up two at a time. If you get really cheap ones, wear gloves to protect your hands from calluses!:o

:hihi: Very sharp.

I find gardening relaxing now my kids are older and i have the time to do it ,without harrassment ! There's nothing nicer than a neat and trim bush IMO

Almost all of the women I know share a passion for gardening. Indeed, as a general observation (and acknowledging some rare exceptions) this passion is much more common amongst women than men. I suspect the reason for this has something to do with the stronger nurturing instinct in women (i.e. with nurturing plants with the tender loving care they devote to their children). In many cases, men just aren’t bothered and are happy to leave gardening chores to the female of the household (hence the old age that a man should never agree to buy a house with a garden bigger than his wife can manage). Women are also keen to show off their gardens. Only recently, a woman I know said she had a magnificent bush which she would like me to see.

Good Morning M'lud, Your lady friend clearly has a lavatera-ial sense of humour. ;)

Indeed, Lord C., hoes are so cheap in America that many people pick up two at a time. If you get really cheap ones, wear gloves to protect your hands from calluses!:o

If the wood is of good quality, we probably wouldn't even notice or care.

Can't stand it. I'm so glad I don't fit into the norm.
I hate weeding. I hate hedge cutting.
Planting stuff does nothing for me.
Bark chippings! Stick em down and the garden is maintenance free for the year.
I deliberately bought the house I'm in because there's no lawn - less gardening to do!
Yet stick a pressure washer in my hand and I'm quite happy blasting away the muck (but that ain't gardening, is it?)

You must be a butch lezzie or a tranny - these are the only two rational explanations

:hihi::hihi::hihi: This is the funniest thread i have read to date on here. Very good m'lord.

i love gardening - wonderful hobbie

tis true, I love getting down and dirty in my wellies ;)

I have quite a few trees, and flowers - hydrangeas are my favourites, and I am happy to say I am bush-free

I was trimming my bush today- two of them in fact.

The Oh half kept coming to the garden to ask me if she could have a go but I refused...

If the wood is of good quality, we probably wouldn't even notice or care.

So true, Lord C. Hardwood is better when it comes to tools; they're much easier to handle, especially after they get wet.

Oh, damn! I just stepped in a big pile of double-entendre.

I stuggle to believe that none of you has warned the others to wear gloves so as to avoid the pricks.

I have clipped a few bushes in my time but only because I like to keep the bush back a bit. When it gets too overgrown you cannot see the real beauty of the scenery whilst enjoying the flavour of your efforts. Gardening is good for the sex life too.

I have clipped a few bushes in my time but only because I like to keep the bush back a bit. When it gets too overgrown you cannot see the real beauty of the scenery whilst enjoying the flavour of your efforts. Gardening is good for the sex life too.

How poetically put Sumo! i can actually visualise the scene ;):hihi:

So true, Lord C. Hardwood is better when it comes to tools; they're much easier to handle, especially after they get wet.

Oh, damn! I just stepped in a big pile of double-entendre.

Quite so Happy. The wood that goes into the hoe should indeed be hard and should also be smooth and firm to the touch. Before it is screwed in, I recommend that the socket on the hoe is greased or oiled in order to ensure a smooth fit.

Incidentally, my remarks on the subject of women and gardening were mainly apropos British women. In my experience, American ladies are rather different in this respect. Indeed, the activity of gardening seems to be far less widespread in the US than in the UK, where it is almost a national passion (probably due to the much smaller size of British gardens). The exception to this is probably in relation to lawns. In my experience, US men do tend to be keen on well kept lawns. When i was living in the US with an American partner, I actually did most of the gardening chores.

Quite so Happy. The wood that goes into the hoe should indeed be hard and should also be smooth and firm to the touch. Before it is screwed in, I recommend that the socket on the hoe is greased or oiled in order to ensure a smooth fit.

Incidentally, my remarks on the subject of women and gardening were mainly apropos British women. In my experience, American ladies are rather different in this respect. Indeed, the activity of gardening seems to be far less widespread in the US than in the UK, where it is almost a national passion (probably due to the much smaller size of British gardens). The exception to this is probably in relation to lawns. In my experience, US men do tend to be keen on well kept lawns. When i was living in the US with an American partner, I actually did most of the gardening chores.

Oh, yes. You mustn't spare the oil. But sturdy implements are only part of the equation; you need to know how to use them properly. There are many good books on the subject, but I prefer the hands-on approach. Just get in there and do it!

Incidentally, my remarks on the subject of women and gardening were mainly apropos British women. In my experience, American ladies are rather different in this respect. Indeed, the activity of gardening seems to be far less widespread in the US than in the UK, where it is almost a national passion (probably due to the much smaller size of British gardens). The exception to this is probably in relation to lawns. In my experience, US men do tend to be keen on well kept lawns. When i was living in the US with an American partner, I actually did most of the gardening chores.


It's true that many American women are too lazy -- and worried about their manicures -- to really pursue England's national passion with gusto. But there are some who love nothing more than kneeling down in a vegetable patch and getting really dirty.