30 Gardeners Share The Disappointing Fruits (And Vegetables) Of Their Labor

Gardening, with its promise of fresh produce and colorful blooms, is often a source of joy and satisfaction for green-thumbed enthusiasts. Tending to plants with care and nurturing them from seed to harvest can be a deeply rewarding experience. However, in the unpredictable world of gardening, not every endeavor yields the expected bountiful harvest. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, disappointment finds its way into our garden beds.

Here are 30 gardening fails that are just as amusing as they are sad:

1. The Asparagus Saga Continues. It Is 5″ Taller Today

2. Tonight.. We Shall Feast!

3. Really Odd Baby Carrots

4. Pomegranate Harvest, There’s Enough For All!

5. Stupid Radishes!

6. Does Anyone Want A Lemonade

7. This Season, I Learned That The Biggest Secret To Yuge Sized Broad (Aka Fava) Beans Is… *gasp* Leave The Damn Plant Alone To Grow To Full Size

8. Gaze Upon My Haul!

9. Last Chile Pequin Of 2022 (3 Mm X 4 Mm)

10. Rad…ish?

11. This Thai Chilli Shall Flavour My Dishes For The Next Eon

12. Oh The Great Potato Harvest Of 2023. They Shall Write Epic Tales Long Into The Future Of The Horticultural Triumph. God As My Witness, I’ll Never Be Hungry Again!

13. It’s Supposed To Be A Carrot I Swear

14. Watermelon Harvest

15. My First Radish Harvest Of The Year!!

16. Behold My Bounty! It Will Feed Villages Throughout The Winter Months!

17. Carrot Harvest, For Ants

18. The Whole Neighborhood Will Be Feasting For Weeks! I Grew… Pea

19. Carrot

20. I’m Ready To Throw A Party With All The Salsa This Will Make

21. Who Wants Rhubarb Pie?

22. My Giant Yellow Raspberry

23. Just Think Of All The Lemon Pies I’m Gonna Make With This

24. Acorn Sized Acorn Squash

25. Enough Peas For The Year!!

26. The Central Valley, Cornucopia Of The World

27. My Mighty Flock Has Provided This Tiny Egg

28. Container Radishes Are Really Working For Me!

29. Behold! The Jalapeño Bonsai!

30. I Cannot Wait To Pluck This Perfect Snap Pea And Indulge

Mike

Mike Primavera

Mike Primavera is a Chicago-based comedy writer even though he doesn't HAVE to work. He lives comfortably off of his family's pasta fortune. Follow him on all social media at @primawesome