Socially, female gardeners are more likely to be involved in sports, activities and organizations that are reflective of their relative wealth. They are at least 22 percent more likely to engage in sailing, power boating, skin diving and golf. They are 23 percent more likely to belong to an art association and 40 percent more likely to belong to a country club. Garden-related activities Female gardeners' activities also reflect their interest in gardening and the outdoors. They engage in hiking and camping and belong to environmental organizations and regional development committees more often than the general public.
Female gardeners take special interest in the appearance of both themselves and their homes.
They diet and exercise at a higher rate than the average female population. They tend to gather ideas and recipes from magazines. To female gardeners, the kitchen may be the most important room in the home. Family is important to gardeners. Yet, female gardeners state that they feel as if they neglect their families because of other work.