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“The trouble with gardening is that it does not remain an avocation. It becomes an obsession.” quote by Phyllis McGinley
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“The trouble with gardening is that it does not remain an avocation. It becomes an obsession.”

Phyllis McGinley

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Trouble with Gardening, The New Yorker, 1941

Gardening can shift from a casual hobby to an all‑consuming preoccupation, blurring work and leisure.

In simple terms: A hobby can become an obsession.

Key Takeaway

Watch for balance in passions.

Themes

hobbies obsession balance well‑being

Mood

reflective concerned

Type

cautionary observational

When to use this quote

  • personal leisure
  • home gardening
  • career planning
  • mental health
  • time management

Key Concepts

psychology habit formation identity stress

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you know when a hobby becomes too much?
  • What limits protect your personal time?
A Different Perspective

Even a healthy hobby can dominate life if boundaries fade.

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