I gotta admit, when I first heard Grow a Garden was ditching dinosaurs, I was kinda thrown off. I mean, who doesn’t love stomping around with prehistoric pals? But then I peeked at the Zen Update, and honestly, it’s got this chill vibe that fits the game’s farming rhythm way better. Additionally, the new hourly event has already hooked me.
Grow a Garden just launched its latest update, the Zen Update, shifting gears from the dino chaos to a more laid-back garden experience. After the quick hype around the prehistoric update, this one’s all about zen gardens and calm farming moments. Just don’t let anyone swipe your crops while you’re zoning out.
The update’s headline feature is the Zen event. It’s kinda like the Summer Harvest event, where players had to donate crops within a time limit. However, this time, the event triggers at the start of every hour. If you’re lucky, your plants might get the Tranquil mutation, which sounds like a perfect excuse to farm nonstop.
Trading these special fruits with the Zen Channeller helps grow a large tree in the center of the map. This tree isn’t just for show, it’s got seven growth stages, and progressing it unlocks more goodies in the Zen shop. I’m already eyeing the new Kitsune pet, which is absolutely adorable and definitely on my must-have list.
Besides the event, the update introduces several new plants: Maple Apple, Hinomai, Soft Sunshine, Taro Flower, Zenflar, and Zen Rocks. They’ll fill your garden with a relaxing vibe while helping you stack up Sheckles, especially when combined with that Tranquil mutation.
If you’re more about style than farming, the update’s got you covered with new cosmetics. The Zen Crate and Zen Gnome Crate are packed with themed decorations to turn your yard into the chillest spot around. I remember when I first started playing; decorating was my favorite part. This update’s definitely going to keep me busy.
Uhh… I’m honestly stunned by how this update transforms the frantic farming pace into something calmer yet still rewarding. It’s like a breath of fresh air, and I’m curious to see how the community will respond to it. What do you think? Will you go to the Zen event or miss the dinosaur chaos?
