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Speculations on human-plant interaction cannot but begin and end in gardens. Gardening can be seen as one of the earliest collaborative efforts between humans and plants, and has been commonly regarded as the cornerstone of early human civilisations. Michael Pollan even considers farming to be a human service to plants, assisting a few species (such as corn or orchids) to dominate over others (Pollan 2002, 2007). Regardless of who is serving whom, gardening can be seen as a mutually beneficial interaction between plants and humans. Natural farming (Fukuoka, 1990) provides valuable exercises in human-plant interdependence: | Speculations on human-plant interaction cannot but begin and end in gardens. Gardening can be seen as one of the earliest collaborative efforts between humans and plants, and has been commonly regarded as the cornerstone of early human civilisations. Michael Pollan even considers farming to be a human service to plants, assisting a few species (such as corn or orchids) to dominate over others (Pollan 2002, 2007). Regardless of who is serving whom, gardening can be seen as a mutually beneficial interaction between plants and humans. Natural farming (Fukuoka, 1990) provides valuable exercises in human-plant interdependence: | ||
- | “Horticulture is next to music the most sensitive of fine arts. Properly allied to Architecture, | + | “Horticulture is next to music the most sensitive of fine arts. Properly allied to Architecture, |
– Maurice Hewlet | – Maurice Hewlet | ||
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Not so long ago urban gardening was an activity relegated to marginalised subcultures and immigrant communities. Nowadays, large numbers of the urban population grow at least some herbs in their kitchens once again. Since the financial crisis of 2008 and increasingly unpredictable environmental upheavals, there is much demand for and attention to growing food in cities. Some of groWorld' | Not so long ago urban gardening was an activity relegated to marginalised subcultures and immigrant communities. Nowadays, large numbers of the urban population grow at least some herbs in their kitchens once again. Since the financial crisis of 2008 and increasingly unpredictable environmental upheavals, there is much demand for and attention to growing food in cities. Some of groWorld' | ||
- | “Arranging flowers is arranging ourselves. We're all flowers.”\\ | + | “Arranging flowers is arranging ourselves. We're all flowers.” |
– Thich Nhat Hanh | – Thich Nhat Hanh | ||
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==== Acknowledgements ==== | ==== Acknowledgements ==== | ||
- | With thanks for the contributions from Alkan Chipperfield, | + | With thanks for the contributions from Alkan Chipperfield, |
groWorld is an initiative of FoAM: http:// | groWorld is an initiative of FoAM: http:// | ||
- | groWorld collaborators include: Maja Kuzmanovic, Nik Gaffney, Dave Griffiths, Theun Karelse, Cocky Eek, Alkan Chipperfield, | + | groWorld collaborators include: Maja Kuzmanovic, Nik Gaffney, Dave Griffiths, Martin Howse, Theun Karelse, Cocky Eek, Alkan Chipperfield, |
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* Stephenson, N. (2008). Anathem. William Morrow. | * Stephenson, N. (2008). Anathem. William Morrow. | ||
* Sterling, B. Retrieved on 10 October 2010 from http:// | * Sterling, B. Retrieved on 10 October 2010 from http:// | ||
- | * Theroux, M. (1997). “Detecting Biodynamic Signals.” Retrieved | + | * Theroux, M. (1997). “Detecting Biodynamic Signals.” Retrieved |
* Von Bingen, H. trans. Newman, B. (1998) Symphonia: A Critical Edition of the Symphonia Armonie Celestium Revelationum. Cornell University Press. | * Von Bingen, H. trans. Newman, B. (1998) Symphonia: A Critical Edition of the Symphonia Armonie Celestium Revelationum. Cornell University Press. | ||
* “Voynich Manuscript.” Retreived on 10 August 2011 from http:// | * “Voynich Manuscript.” Retreived on 10 August 2011 from http:// |