Let us twine our toes into roots, surge with the sap and hearken to great trees. For theirs is a life that is older than animalness, deeper than thought, and that may well penetrate the primordial genesis of us all.
—Guy Murchie, The Seven Mysteries of Life
“When I watch plants grow, develop, and change, it satisfies my curiosity. It’s a wonder to behold the uniqueness of each plant, how plants have different needs and respond differently to our touch. I love running my hands over each leaf, thorn, and spine. I can feel, see, touch, taste, smell—all of my senses are engaged. I have learned to be patient, resourceful, smart, and observant thanks to gardening. I do not see plants as just a patch of green on soil. I see each individual plant, and each one is unique.” —Gem Yuson