Week 6

Gardening is the art of maximizing photosynthesis in our plants. I am not sure who the original author of this quote was, but I had to read this quote a second time to begin to understand it. I believe that the quote has much truth to it. Many plants grow naturally, however when humans insert themselves to produce certain plants at certain rates, it becomes gardening. To me, this is not a bad thing as it is increasing vegetation for our population and allowing us to feed as many people as we do. In general, gardening is great, but I do begin to question things such as cross-breeding with plants simple because it is not natural. For example, broccoli and cauliflower are two vegetables that are not natural, rather they are man made. This makes me question the health of these plants and eat them less confidently. I do not know much about cross-breeding and hybrid plants, but I would learn to love more. Additionally, this class has been going well. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about vegetable gardening in the class and in the field. I have even enjoyed pulling the weeds to make sure my plants flourish and my garden is beautiful.