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Forget Mulberry rucksacks and iPads; the latest must-have accessory for 25- to 35-year-olds is a watering can and a trowel.
According to a new report by Alfresia, the outdoor furniture company, gardening came fifth in a list of leisure activities among the age group, ranking higher than going to the cinema and visiting family (but obviously not as high as eating out and boozing, which came first and second respectively).
They are also happy to open their wallets for their bushes, patches and beds. Respondents who were in a relationship said that their average spend on their garden this summer was about £518, almost twice the amount of the previous year (£273).
Couples also indicated that they whiled away between 12 and 15 hours a month gardening. It would seem that green really is the new black.