‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’, is a well-known proverb. Unlike machines man cannot work day and night without rest. Our life will become dull if we are always busy in doing the same work. Leisure saves us from the dullness of life. Hobby is the just use of leisure. By the word hobby, we mean a favorite pursuit which one follows during leisure time for the sake of pleasure.

The word ‘hobby’ is taken from ‘hobby horse’ which is wooden horse, on which small children ride for fun and pleasure. In it ‘H’ stands for happiness, ‘O’ stands for occupation, ‘B’ stands for beneficial, ‘B’ stands for best and ‘Y’ stands for your. This analysis tells that a hobby is best beneficial occupation which gives you happiness.

There are different kinds of hobbies. Just as nature varies from person to person so does hobby. Different people have different hobbies. Some persons are interested in collecting stamps and coins of different countries, while others are fond of collecting flowers, insects and books of different kinds. Some people spend their leisure in painting, music and dancing. There are others who are interested in photography, gardening and boating. Some are fond of reading novels and writing stories.

Hobby is meant to give us pleasure. My favorite hobby is gardening. I am very much interested in it. I have got some open space near my house and I am able to utilize my leisure hours in my small garden. Gardening is a very good hobby. It keeps men busy in useful activities. Moreover, it keeps him away from follies. Digging, sowing and watering are also a form of exercise which my hobby gives me.

My hobby has improved my health a lot. It is also useful to me in many ways. In the beginning, I was very weak, but now I am very strong and healthy. It has given me mental peace. My hobby is also a source of happiness. It brings me in close contact with nature. My hobby is quite constructive in nature. It is profitable as well. I am able to grow some vegetables and fruits in my spare time.

In the end I can say that my hobby – gardening – is a very useful and amusing engagement for me. It has improved my health. It has given me mental peace because I am very close contact with nature in its pursuit.