Houseplants and the Balance of Life
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Title
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Houseplants and the Balance of Life
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Description
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This chapter from the student-written book “Emerging Perspectives on Religion and Environmental Values in America” explores how participating in the act of growingplants, even house plants, can help connect you to nature and spirituality. The author shares her own experiences with growing plants and how her views were shaped. Below is the first paragraph of the chapter to introduce the discussion.
"Growing up I was not a particularly religious person. I grew up in a Christian household, but we rarely went to church. My siblings and I were still somewhat involved in the church, we attended Vacation Bible School. When I outgrew the program, I volunteered as a group leader for the kindergarteners and first graders. I did this for about 4 years but was unable to continue volunteering due to my jam-packed high school schedule and extracurricular activities. Although I grew up learning the very basics about the bible, my knowledge and understanding are limited to the lessons taught to younger children. When asked about my specific denomination, I do not know how to reply. I simply say my church is the Ridgeway Church of Christ."
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Date Created
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05/17/2021
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Creator(s)
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Priscilla Howland
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Audience
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All audiences/General public
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Rights
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This photo and text were accessed on 06/09/2023 at https://ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/enr3470studentbook/chapter/houseplants-and-the-balance-of-life-2/.
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Issues
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Farms, Food, and Gardens
