Abstract
In this sharing of the first part of a year-long project to investigate the nature of embodiment in urban allotment gardening the relationship between the self and gardening is revealed. As we acknowledge the benefits of being outside and of gardening, we can begin to understand that it is necessary to shift our relationship with the earth, with where our food comes from and with how we live. This requires a slower approach. Allowing time and space in the environment has the possibility to allow a remembering of our embodiment, of our connection to the land, to community, creativity and to ourselves.
When we garden, we partake in an ancient ritual. What we give our attention to is what grows – literally and figuratively. The seeds we sow and nature today become the fruits we reap tomorrow. We chose to nurture happiness or sorrow, contentment or desire, and anger or love. (Murray, 2012)
When we garden, we partake in an ancient ritual. What we give our attention to is what grows – literally and figuratively. The seeds we sow and nature today become the fruits we reap tomorrow. We chose to nurture happiness or sorrow, contentment or desire, and anger or love. (Murray, 2012)
Original language | English |
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Journal | Ruukku – Studies in Artistic Research |
Volume | WORKING WITH THE VEGETAL |
Issue number | 16 |
Publication status | Published (VoR) - 2021 |