Meghan Markle has once again stirred up social media, this time over what might be the most suspiciously flawless cabbage ever showcased on Instagram as part of her new lifestyle brand.
She shared what was intended to be a charming celebration of the first day of spring, featuring an image of herself casually strolling through a pristine garden. Dressed in jeans and carrying a basket filled with freshly picked vegetables, she appeared to embrace the joys of homegrown produce. However, the internet was quick to notice one glaring issue—the cabbage looked more like a perfectly curated grocery store display than something freshly harvested from a backyard garden.
It didn’t take long for online skeptics to dissect the image, and their verdict was swift: that cabbage looked faker than a romance in a Hallmark movie. Critics pointed out that Meghan’s hands, clothes, and even the vegetables themselves were completely spotless. If this was a genuine gardening moment, wouldn’t there be at least some trace of dirt? The skepticism deepened when multiple users speculated that the cabbage wasn’t even real produce. It appeared to be ornamental cabbage, a variety commonly used for landscaping rather than cooking. Ornamental cabbage is typically planted in late fall as a winter annual, making it highly unlikely that Meghan had miraculously grown it in her backyard just in time for spring. Many concluded that the cabbage was nothing more than a carefully placed prop.
While the cabbage became the focal point of the controversy, the entire composition of the photo raised eyebrows. Meghan’s awkward grip on the basket, the unnatural proportions of her elongated arm, and even her choice of footwear all seemed impractical for actual gardening. Her decision to wear mules—yes, slip-on shoes—while supposedly tending to a garden only added to the growing suspicion. It was yet another detail that suggested this wasn’t about sustainability or an authentic love for gardening but rather a meticulously curated lifestyle aesthetic.
None of this comes as a surprise. The former actress-turned-royal-turned-lifestyle-guru has built an entire brand on picture-perfect moments. Whether it’s candid paparazzi shots that always seem perfectly timed or this latest attempt at rustic charm, it all revolves around crafting an image. One commenter summed it up best: “Her garden is maintained by a crew of dozens. She’s cosplaying a gardener. This is just about marketing that basket.” At its core, this wasn’t about farming, sustainability, or even celebrating spring. It was about branding—promoting an effortlessly organic lifestyle while likely never actually getting her hands dirty in the process.
So, was this just a case of artistic photo staging, or yet another performance in Meghan Markle’s ongoing effort to appear effortlessly relatable? One thing is certain—if that cabbage were any more fake, it would probably have its own reality show.
