In this picture there is a cloudy sky over dead trees and grass that is green in some spots and dead in others. Power lines stand to the left while some unknown equipment stands underneath the tunnels.
I was surprised first at the lack of visible plant-life. That is to say, the fantasized notion of a garden promises fruits and vegetables that are always visible. Of course that isn’t true and logically I must’ve known that, but the subconscious expectations were subverted.
Initially, looking at this picture, one may see the tunnel as an arch meant to give support to vine-based plants or others that cannot support themselves. I personally thought so on first look, thinking back to a similar arch that leads to my front door at home.
Looking at this picture, I’m surprised at the amount of knowledge that is in the world that I may never know. Within the world of gardening, there is so much scientific knowledge that ranges across many disciplines. Presumably, every field requires such in depth knowledge, which seem daunting.
This picture, I think, shows the disconnect between expectation and reality that many people have when it comes to farming and things they don’t know about in general. The tunnel in the picture is actually used to keep moisture of plants, allowing moisture regulation to prevent the growth of mold and other diseases. To an extent, this is a counterproductive method of gardening, as rain should theoretically promote the most amount of growth!
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Thanks for your post, Karan.
“…logically I must’ve known that, but the subconscious expectations were subverted.” This is a good line. I think it captures much of the public’s views related to agriculture and eco-friendly practices. What might we do to perturb the public’s unexamined understanding of these practices? How could we inspire action from that new understanding?
-Blake
Thanks for your post, Karan.
“…logically I must’ve known that, but the subconscious expectations were subverted.” This is a good line. I think it captures much of the public’s views related to agriculture and eco-friendly practices. What might we do to perturb the public’s unexamined understanding of these practices? How could we inspire action from that new understanding?
-Blake