“Dr. Klein like to say that gardens are for growing people, but we must not forget: People are for growing gardens.”
“People grow couches and bikes and concrete in their front gardens instead of roses.”
“He even knew the reason why: because enough men had gone off to war saying the time for gardening was when the war was over; whereas there must be men to stay behind and keep gardening alive, or at least the idea of gardening; because once that cord was broken, the earth would grow hard and forget her children. That was why.”
“We must be kind and gentle gardeners with people and nature.”
“But for one's health as you say, it is very necessary to work in the garden and see the flowers growing.”
“We must plant trees, grow gardens instead of lawns, ride bicycles when we can and support responsible local businesses over big brands.”