Culture
‘The universe is a continuous web. Touch it at any point and the whole web quivers.’ – Stanley Kunitz
Here, we explore the nuances of the relationship between humans and the natural world. We share provocative ideas and thoughtful opinions, and ask plenty of questions about what it means to be here, now.
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Food, Culture and Community
CulturePatrick Honan takes a look at immigration, community gardens and changes in food culture.
When Families Become Trees
Botanica, CultureWhat if we thought about community in terms of trees?
John Cage: The Mushroom Man
CultureJohn Cage was a composer, author and avid mushroom hunter.
Mapplethorpe’s Flora
Art & Design, CultureWe take a look inside the epic book, Mapplethorpe Flora.
What’s in a Name? A Guide to Shameless Erections and Plant Taxonomy
Botanica, CultureHave you ever wondered why plant names are in Latin?
My Boyfriend, Basil
CultureLisa Marie Corso shares a personal tale of summer loving all gone wrong....
The Half-life of Plants
Botanica, CultureIn 'The Chernobyl Herbarium' an artist and author reflect on nuclear disaster, 30 years after the event.
Masienda in the house: Bringing landrace corn to NYC (and beyond)
CultureJorge Gaviria is a modern day plant hunter.
Read & Grow: How Books Inspire Lifelong Plant Love
CultureHow children's books can influence a 'life with plants'.
Indigenous Agriculture: Australia’s hidden past
CultureBelinda Evans looks at Bruce Pascoe's latest book, 'Dark Emu', about pre-colonial farming practices in Australia.
A Feast of Creepers
Culture, PeopleSophie McComas has a thing for creepers. Naturally, we're intrigued!
Honeybees: Five Cosmic Facts
CultureFive cosmic facts about the honeybee - from the sun dance to spiral galaxy-shaped honeycomb!
The Great Cosmic Lotus Dream
CultureThe Universe is one "great cosmic lotus dream" and we're living right inside it.
Book Review: The Baron in the Trees
CultureThis month's book review is 'The Baron in the Trees' by Italo Calvino.
Break it Good! Four Pattern Breaking Plants
CultureNeed to break a pattern or two? We've got the plants for you!
Renting and Gardening: Should You Commit?
CultureShould you make a garden in a rental property? Of course you should. Here's why.
NYC’s Park in the Sky
Art & Design, CultureHow NYC's derelict freight line became a wilderness in the sky.
Finding Nature in the City
CultureA meditation on finding space in an urban environment from The Fortynine Studio's Sarah Spackman.