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Anyone else get exicted seeing unxpected plants pop up in their garden/pots? (i.ibb.co)

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Recently, these unidentified plants popped up in my onion pot, and I've been excitedly watching their growth, trying to figure out what they might turn into. Yes I could probably Google them or something, but that'd ruin the fun.

I guess most people would frown and treat any unexpected plants as weeds, but as an apartment dweller, I have to make do with a few pots sitting in my balcony, and when I see new life sprouting, it makes me happy.

So, does anyone else get excited at seeing weeds, or am I the only oddball here? :)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Earlier this year a few things sprouted in pots I had outside. I was excited and curious. Eventually I asked my mom and she said they were trees. Whoops.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I always enjoy seeing a random flower pop up between sidewalk slabs. Next spring I actually fully intend to buy a few thousand wildflower seeds and spread them all over my new neighborhood.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Just be extra diligent in verifying the contents of any seed mix. Some of those mixes are full of invasive species.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Good to know. Thank you.