What We Sow
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In What We Sow, Jennifer Jewell brings readers on an insightful, year-long journey exploring the outsize impact one of nature's smallest manifestations—the simple seed. She examines our skewed notions where "organic" seeds are grown and sourced, reveals how giant...
In What We Sow, Jennifer Jewell brings readers on an insightful, year-long journey exploring the outsize impact one of nature's smallest manifestations—the simple seed. She examines our skewed notions where "organic" seeds are grown and sourced, reveals how giant multinational agribusiness has refined and patented the genomes of seeds we rely on for staples like corn and soy, and highlights the efforts of activists working to regain legal access to heirloom seeds that were stolen from Indigenous peoples and people of color. Throughout, readers are invited to share Jewell's personal observations as she marvels at the glory of nature in her Northern California hometown. She admires at the wild seeds she encounters on her short daily walks and is amazed at the range of seed forms, from cups and saucers to vases, candelabras, ocean-going vessels, and airliners.
What We Sow is a tale of what we choose to see and what we haven't been taught to see, what we choose to seed and what we choose not to seed. It urgently proves that we must work hard to preserve and protect the great natural diversity of seed.
Published By Timber Press
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 392
Publication Date 09/19/2023
ISBN 9781643261072
Dimensions 6.3 inches x 9.35 inches
“Jewell’s reverence for the natural world comes through on every page.”
"A hope chest of seed — dried and stored — the stuff of the next possible sowing, and the next.”
“A beautiful, informed, heart-led and thoughtful book…Jewell shares the hard work and optimism of plants — and seedpeople who are working to assure a healthy and seedy future.”
“For all gardeners, the world contained within a seed is definitely worth exploring…. Jewell’s book is part diary, part discussion point.”
“Jennifer Jewell, host of the Cultivating Place podcast, weaves diaristic memoir with science writing in this meditative reflection on the importance of seeds.”
“Part garden journal, part biology class and ecological reflection, this book is an exploration and celebration of seeds and their importance in our world.”
“Jennifer Jewell’s book takes readers on a journey of the seed, helping readers understand the link between seeds, history, and culture; the influence of agribusiness on the seeds the world relies on; and the advocates working to reclaim seeds stolen from their communities.”
“Jewell’s homage to seeds will help you value your place in this world.”
“A fascinating, research-based dive into the intricacies of seed, plants, and the interrelationship among species.”
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