Since seasons came out it's really hard to collect wild plants by visiting different neighborhoods. They go out of season. Also, the plants don't grow unless your Sim stays in that neighborhood for a long time. It's always been that way. I just made my own community lots with gardens close to fishing spots. My Sim still has to wait around forever to harvest if I recently played another Sim who harvested. So they can go fishing for the day while the plants grow or go workout or something else. I could cheat but then what's the point of playing if everything is instant. My park from City Living has all the plants in one spot. It's a huge park perfect for a community garden but it's still a lot of time to spend on one lot. There is lots to do when you load into that lot. Many fishing spots and outdoor bar, wedding location, full kitchen, indoor bar, telescope, food stalls and more. I added a rocket and if you have outdoor retreat you sim can carry a tent and sleep wherever. I made a bedroom/honeymoon suite in the building there. I use that lot all the time. When I start a new save it the first thing I add from my gallery.
