Hot take: My homegrown basil triumph vs. store-bought convenience

Today, I used basil I grew from seed in my pasta, and it made me smile so big! Some folks argue that grabbing herbs from the store is easier and gives the same happy feeling. But for me, checking on the plant each morning for two months made tonight's dinner taste way better. I loved seeing the first green shoots and now having full leaves to pick. However, I know not everyone has time for slow growth like this. What's your view on waiting for little joys versus going for quick wins?

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bell.felix1mo ago

How do you deal with the wait without getting impatient? I tried growing tomatoes once and almost gave up because it felt like forever. But forcing myself to check just once a week, not daily, made the first ripe one a huge surprise. That sandwich was the best ever. Sometimes you gotta trick your brain into forgetting about it a little.

nancy8171mo ago

Daily checks keep me ENGAGED, can't help it!

daniel_martin1mo ago

Yeah I get that. What helped me was planting bulbs last fall where you literally can't see progress for months. Forcing myself to ignore it made the spring flowers feel like a total gift from past me. That delayed surprise is weirdly satisfying.