As I read these words, I can really connect with the author’s perspective. Gardening feels like a fundamental part of human industry, something ingrained in our very nature, and in turn, it helps shape our character.
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After learning the text, can you relate to the author's experiences when he says that gardening is neurotic, moral, and it involves learning through mistakes and is all about character-building? If yes, in which aspects? In no, what is the reason?
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When gardening, we may worry about whether the plants have enough nutrients and whether the sunlight and water are sufficient, this is neurotic. During the growth of plants, we sometimes make mistakes, such as overwatering or not loosening the soil, which makes us more cautious and careful in gardening. Gardening is a two-way growth between ourselves and nature.
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Because gardening requires effort, and it is a continuous effort that tests our morality. We also need to take great care and devote ourselves wholeheartedly to taking care of them.
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Yes, I can. In terms of the neurotic aspect, when cultivating a plant, I'm always worried about whether the temperature is suitable for its growth, whether its leaves have been bitten by insects, and whether it's receiving sufficient sunlight. I often have it on my mind and check its growth condition several times a day, hoping it will grow up quickly.
In terms of the moral aspect, I think nurturing a plant is like raising a child. The process from a seed to its flowering and fruiting really tests our patience and attentiveness. At the same time, we take care of the plant just as our parents take care of us, fulfilling a moral obligation.
In terms of learning from mistakes, I believe that the process of cultivating plants can't always be smooth - sailing. When we're new to gardening, we often overlook certain aspects, such as burying the seeds too deep, providing too much sunlight, or over - watering, which may lead to the death of the plants. After repeated attempts, we will surely draw experience and lessons from them and make correct judgments and choices in the future.
In terms of character - building, cultivating plants can not only help us develop the habits of patience and perseverance, but also foster our respect for life. -
Yes,I can.Because learning is also the same process of gardening.We study from the basic knowledge to the deeper knowledge.The crops grow from seed to trees.During this process,they all need patient,a lot of energy and care.Sometimes,we may make mistakes.We can learn a lot from the mistakes.Of course,we shape different characters,such as persistence,patience and so on.
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Yes, I can. In terms of character development, gardening can make people more responsible, more patient, more composed and calm, and can also enhance our resilience and perseverance.
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Yes, I can. Because right now I'm growing a small flower called cornflower. During the process, it takes a lot of energy. I have to think about whether today's weather is suitable for placing it on the balcony? Is it time to water it? Is there enough nutrition in the small pot? I need to learn about how to keep it alive and well, which really tests my patience because it can die if I'm not careful. So now I can really understand the author's thoughts. I'm hoping that my little flower will really bloom.
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I can relate. Gardening makes me neurotic as I obsess over plant details like watering amounts. It’s moral because I feel responsible for the plants and share produce. I’ve learned from mistakes, such as wrong tomato spacing. It builds character by teaching patience while waiting for plants to grow and perseverance when dealing with pests.
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Yes, I can relate to the author’s view that gardening is neurotic, moral, and character-building. Like him, I’ve experienced the frustration of failed efforts and the quiet joy of watching something grow. Gardening teaches patience and acceptance—sometimes despite all efforts, things go wrong, and you must start over. It’s humbling but rewarding. The sense of responsibility for those small lives, the struggle against weeds, and the constant learning from mistakes all feel deeply human. Just like life, it’s messy but meaningful, and it teaches resilience in a quiet, grounding way. That’s why I understand and agree with his reflection.
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Yes, I have had such experiences too. Repeatedly checking on the plants' conditions and observing the weather in gardening can indeed make one seem neurotic. But behind this is a sense of responsibility towards these little lives. When the small tomatoes I planted were leaning, I propped them up with a tripod. And observing the growth rhythm of plants can help restore one's sense of the passage of time.
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I can understand the author. First, gardening requires a significant amount of effort, putting us in a state of concern. Second, gardening demands that we treat plants with great care and responsibility, just as we would with children. Then, the patience and long-term commitment required for gardening teach us perseverance, persistence, and how to remain calm in dealing with things. Finally, gardeners learn planting experience from failures, making it an ongoing process of learning.
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Yes, I can. Gardening makes me neurotic as I constantly worry about my plants' conditions, like watering and sunlight. It's moral because nurturing plants well gives me a sense of responsibility. I also learn from mistakes, such as over - watering before. These shape my patience and responsibility, so I relate to the author.
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I can understand the author. First, gardening requires a significant amount of effort, putting us in a state of concern. Second, gardening demands that we treat plants with great care and responsibility, just as we would with children. Then, the patience and long-term commitment required for gardening teach us perseverance, persistence, and how to remain calm in dealing with things. Finally, gardeners learn planting experience from failures, making it an ongoing process of learning.
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I think so. As the article suggests, when you plant vegetables and start a garden, you'll pay daily attention to the growth of the plants, treating them like your own children and giving them the care of the father and the mother. This is actually a moral reflection, showing that you are a serious and responsible person. Meanwhile, even though you know these vegetables can be bought from the market and you don't need to spend so much effort, you find that when spring comes, you really want to engage in this matter again. This is the meaning of life - it seems meaningless, but in fact, it's very meaningful.
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I once raised a jasmine plant. I really loved it at first and took meticulous care of it in the early days. But later, I gradually forgot about it, and eventually, it died. Looking back, this actually reflects my own character—maybe I'm not as careful or attentive as I thought. It made me realize something about myself.
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Yes, I can. Because right now I'm growing a small flower called cornflower. During the process, it takes a lot of energy. I have to think about whether today's weather is suitable for placing it on the balcony? Is it time to water it? Is there enough nutrition in the small pot? I need to learn about how to keep it alive and well, which really tests my patience because it can die if I'm not careful. So now I can really understand the author's thoughts. I'm hoping that my little flower will really bloom.
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Yes,I can. I think gardening is just like our study. Rather than saying that gardening is a bit "neurotic", it's more suitable to say that it's "crazy", just as we have to study "crazy" as well.In terms of morality, when we engage in gardening activities, it will arouse our paternal or maternal instincts, making us spontaneously feel compassion for the plants. This is somewhat similar to the "regret" in our study. When we get bad grades, we often feel regretful.At the same time, in gardening, we need to learn from our mistakes, and it's the same with our studies. Good grades come from timely summarizing and reflecting after making mistakes time and time again. Gardening is about character-building, and so is studying. Studying makes us more cultivated.Since gardening is similar to our study in many aspects, as a student, I can truly relate to the author's experiences.
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Yes, I can. Because right now I'm growing a small flower called cornflower. During the process, it takes a lot of energy. I have to think about whether today's weather is suitable for placing it on the balcony? Is it time to water it? Is there enough nutrition in the small pot? I need to learn about how to keep it alive and well, which really tests my patience because it can die if I'm not careful. So now I can really understand the author's thoughts. I'm hoping that my little flower will really bloom.
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Yes, I can relate to the author’s view that gardening is neurotic, moral, and character-building. Like him, I’ve experienced the frustration of failed efforts and the quiet joy of watching something grow. Gardening teaches patience and acceptance—sometimes despite all efforts, things go wrong, and you must start over. It’s humbling but rewarding. The sense of responsibility for those small lives, the struggle against weeds, and the constant learning from mistakes all feel deeply human. Just like life, it’s messy but meaningful, and it teaches resilience in a quiet, grounding way. That’s why I understand and agree with his reflection.
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Yes, I can.
Neurotic: Gardening requires a lot of effort and time, and the author must pay attention to various details of the plant, such as the amount of watering, the duration of light, the fertility of the soil, etc. The slightest negligence can cause problems with the plant, just as the author may always worry about whether the plant will grow healthily during the care process. This excessive attention to detail and worry about the result shows the neurotic side.
Ethical aspects: Gardening involves the care and nurturing of life and requires responsibility for plants. It's like treating any other living thing with respect and love. The author's awareness of the impact of his actions on plant life in gardening is a moral consideration.
In addition to these, gardening requires patience, persistence, and care. Learn to be patient while waiting for plants to grow and flower; In the face of various problems in plant growth, perseverance in finding solutions; In the process of taking care of plants, the ability to observe is exercised.
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During the process of gardening, a great deal of time and energy needs to be devoted to paying attention to details. At the same time, patience and perseverance are also required. From sowing seeds to the plants reaching maturity, it takes a long time, during which continuous care and waiting are necessary. Once any problems are found with the plants, one may feel anxious and be eager to take measures. Keeping a close eye on them is just like being neurotic, never forgetting these details.
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Yes, I can relate to these perspectives, and the resonance manifests in the following aspects:When growing roses, I once spent hours adjusting the soil pH, worrying over minor yellowing leaves that turned out to be trivial. This "neurotic" focus mirrored the author’s description—even trivial issues like a snail on a stem can trigger exaggerated concern, driven by the fear of failing the plant. The pursuit of perfection in nurturing reveals a neurotic tendency, as every wilt or insect becomes a perceived crisis, reflecting the emotional investment in botanical life.
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Yes, I can. Although I do not like cultivating plants in the garden, my mother likes it. Sometimes, I can see my mother busy in the garden. She needs to water these plants regularly and turn the soil. All these require great patience and love for plants. In addition, my mother always lets me help her to clean the garden. It is back-breaking and regular long-term work. Through these experiences and my mother, I can see the author's figure and understand the emotion he wants to convey.
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Yes, I can. Because right now I'm growing a small flower called cornflower. During the process, it takes a lot of energy. I have to think about whether today's weather is suitable for placing it on the balcony? Is it time to water it? Is there enough nutrition in the small pot? I need to learn about how to keep it alive and well, which really tests my patience because it can die if I'm not careful. So now I can really understand the author's thoughts. I'm hoping that my little flower will really bloom
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Yes, I can relate. When I grow tomatoes, I constantly fret over sunlight, watering, and pest - control. Once, over - watering led to root rot. Learning from this mistake, I adjusted the routine, which taught me responsibility and patience, just like the author said about gardening shaping character.
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