| What does it mean to “garden” in a world facing climate change and resource scarcity? It’s a fascinating and multifaceted question—”gardening” in a world grappling with climate change and resource scarcity is not just a simple act. It’s a complex interplay of ecological, ethical, and political dimensions that demand our attention and understanding. So this is how l view it .. What do you think? |
| Gardening as Ecological Stewardship In this context, gardening is not just about caring for a small piece of the Earth. It’s a powerful act of resistance and regeneration, restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, sequestering carbon, and creating habitat. Every compost pile, native plant, or bee-friendly flower is a testament to our ability to make a positive impact. |
| Gardening as Food Sovereignty In a world of uncertain food systems, gardening can mean reclaiming agency over food. It’s growing what you can—herbs, vegetables, fruit—not just for sustenance but also to reduce dependence on fragile supply chains, industrial agriculture, and fossil fuels. |
| Gardening with Scarcity in Mind Climate-conscious gardening means embracing water-wise practices, permaculture principles, drought-tolerant plants, and recycled materials. It means working with nature, not against it, and learning to do more with less. |
| Gardening as Repair It’s also symbolic—a way of stitching back together what has been fragmented. Even a tiny balcony garden becomes a gesture of healing, connection, and hope. It’s about restoring land and relationships between people, places, and the more-than-human world. |
| Gardening as Slow Resistance Amid speed and consumption, gardening invites slowness, observation, seasonality, and care. It’s a rebellion against extraction and a practice of rootedness—nurturing something with patience in a world that often forgets how. |
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I am quite fond of gardening but not very experienced at it. But I certainly try to grow veg each year and some flowers, I have a small greenhouse too
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hi Kaya, the trick is to never give up 🙂
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