Reply #11: Gardening as a political act [View All]

[blackhorse]

Very political, havocmom.

You're binding yourself with a particular patch of ground. That's been a subtle no-no since the end of the Second World War; after all, we're all supposed to be "flexible" now in order to further our careers. I've come to translate that demand from employers as meaning "Don't have any roots to any particular area. We don't want you attached to the earth, your family, or the friends you grew up with. Because you draw strength from them."

I've also come to believe that doing the opposite and rebuilding the traditional sources of local community power is essential. The economic system is trying to rob us of all of our traditional strengths.

Also liked your comment about making friends with the birds. They're good neighbors, too.

Cheers

BH