26+ ‘Gardening’ Writing Prompts
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Crafting Happiness
Write about a hobby that brings you immense joy and how it contributes to your overall happiness.
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First Frost
Describe the first frost in your garden, how it affects the plants and what preparations you make.
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Competitive Gardening
Create a humorous story about a pair of fiercely competitive neighbors who battle it out over the best garden.
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Best Season Debate
Write an opinion piece about your favorite season and tell why you think it’s the best.
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Star-crossed Lovers in Suburbia
Write a tale of two neighbors who are deeply in love, but their HOA’s rules prevent them from being together.
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Veiled Threats
Weave a discussion around a seemingly mundane topic, but infuse it with underlying threats.
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Grounded Being
Detail a time when you felt truly connected to the earth, whether through gardening, walking barefoot, or other activities.
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Magical Seeds in Your Backyard
Write a story about planting an extraordinary seed in your backyard and what happens after it grows.
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Building from Scratch
Imagine starting a new DIY hobby, like woodwork or gardening. Write about your first project and how you feel while…
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Community Caretaker
Describe someone in your community who helps others and makes your neighborhood a better place.
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Earthen Connections
Write about a meaningful experience you’ve had with the earth, whether it be gardening, hiking, or simply taking a moment…
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Gardening with a Time capsule
Write a letter to a future self, bury it in a garden, and imagine discovering it several years later while…
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Gardeners of the Commons
Write a character study of several individuals or groups who frequent the community garden.
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Leafy Reflections
Describe a memorable encounter or experience with nature during a hiking or gardening session.
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Gardening Gratitude
Make a list of at least five aspects about your current life that you’d “plant” in your “gratitude garden”.
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The Terracotta Gardener
Write on a man with a green thumb, who brings terracotta statues to life through his magical gardening.
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Magic in Mundane
Create a world where magic is not extraordinary but rather a common part of everyday life.
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Gardening Grandeur
Narrate an account of a gardening or flower-growing competition within your family.
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Under the Same Roof
Discuss the different skill sets and abilities of your family members that make your home function smoothly.
