This past weekend I got an email from Emma, saying that she had 2 extra little organic tomato plants. I got so happy, because I have been wanting to plant something for so long. These past few weeks have been real busy, so I hadn't had the time to do what my spirit desired. Somehow, Emma and her Grandma provided me with that possibility. Emma's 'Granny' planted them and gave them to her. I immediately replied back to Emma's email.
Today in class Emma handed me a beautiful 'baby' tomato plant. I immediately fell in love. I know it may sound weird, but really it immediately became part of me and I knew it was up to me to allow this little tomato plant to grow. It is very symbolic to me, for this period of healing that I am going through right now.
When I got home I transplanted the plant into a bigger planting container. I'm debating whether to leave it in the container or replant it at my parent's house.
Today in class Emma handed me a beautiful 'baby' tomato plant. I immediately fell in love. I know it may sound weird, but really it immediately became part of me and I knew it was up to me to allow this little tomato plant to grow. It is very symbolic to me, for this period of healing that I am going through right now.
When I got home I transplanted the plant into a bigger planting container. I'm debating whether to leave it in the container or replant it at my parent's house.
I have been wanting to start growing vegetables to full term in planting containers. This would be an experiment, with the intentions of learning if its possible (I know it is, but with the limited space I have and the size of containers, I want to see if its possible). If I am able to do it, then I could pass this info to others that don't have a front/backyard to plant a garden.
on another note, I am also grateful that Emma got this from her grandma. Seeds have alway been past down from generation to generation. Planting, cultivating, saving, and passing them along. I think thats real special.
I think its real important and critical to be able to do this. In my research for my paper, I learned about major seed distributors who change the genetic make up of their seeds to require a certain fertilizer or herbicide to germinate and grow. This creates a sense of dependency on these companies. I feel that this is a major issue, in particular when we are trying to think of ways to help communities at need, those communities that live in extreme poverty, to live in ways that are sustainable. I feel we need to provide the resources to individuals living in extreme conditions to be able to start their own gardens if they want to, by providing them with the most basic things to start their own garden. This could be as little as some seeds, and fertilizer, and some basic knowledge on harvesting water, composting and seed saving. In order for this initial help to be sustainable, communities need to be able to save seeds and plant freely whenever they want. So I am a full advocate of growing organic foods, with non- GMO seeds. Creating a dependency on buying seeds from a certain distributor every growing season does not help communities move out of poverty.
I always tell people, that in my 'survival kit' I include seeds. If there were ever a time, when I can't depend on supermarkets, or I find myself in a situation where I need to survive... i will be ready. Seeds should be cherished.
So thank you Emma... my garden is going to grow this summer.
2 comments:
You're very welcome, I'm glad it meant so much to you. My granny has been saving seeds and doing that whole bit since I can remember, I never really thought about the importance of it. I took a couple of anthropology classes in college and I remember a discussion in class about archaeologists finding seeds in digs from the Neolithic period in the Mesopotamian region. They then planted the seeds just to see what would happen, and the seeds sprouted and grew. I think that's extraordinary and speaks to the majesty of nature.
As far as GM seeds, I'm still on the fence, I think it can bring great benefits to regions where the soil is degraded etc. but I don't know enough about the topic to speak of it authoritatively. I hope your little tomato plant does well and flourishes.
That is so cool! I hope your experiment is successful, I would love to hear any tips you have to share. I started growing an avocado tree from a seed that was given to me by my cousin. I haven't been home in a while and asked my roommate to take good care of it. When I got the seed I placed it in a little cup of water and sat it in the sunlight next to my kitchen window, it finally grew roots so I planted it... before I left home the seed had successfully turned into several branches with little leaves. Hopefully it will give me some delicious avocados some day.
PS I love your survival kit quote.
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