The Millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening

Young people are increasingly turning to gardening as a way to manage stress, grief, and the pressures of a hyper-digital world. This trend is being shared across social media platforms as a form of 'digital detox' and a way to find serenity.
Why it matters
The shift reflects a broader cultural movement among Millennials seeking tangible, offline hobbies to cope with modern economic and digital anxieties.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Megan Davies BBC News BBC Hannah says gardening helped her to navigate grief When Hannah Matthews lost her father and grandmother in the space of a year, she found comfort in her back garden.
The article explores a cultural trend through personal anecdotes and social observation without taking a political stance.
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