"How does gardening fit into the modern world? At odds with screens, instant gratification, and rigid timelines, the ancient and venerable practice remains a constant in many cultures. And moreover, new, communal forms of gardening are spreading across the globe, often in connection with creative and cultural spaces.

"While gardening has been around for centuries, recent years have seen sharp surge of interest in the natural world. During the Covid-19 pandemic, mandated isolation prevented many from going further than their garden gate and fueled a new attentiveness to (perhaps neglected) rose bushes and unruly weeds. But the past years also coincided  with a wider draw towards the earth, towards self-sufficiency, paired with a keener, sharper understanding of a flawed system. 

"Departing from traditional forms of gardening, many creatives began to explore gardening and farming on their own terms, harnessing it as a tool for gathering people, sharing skills and perspectives, and expressing resistance. In awe of this diversity, (we) spoke to the founders of four gardening projects about their own interpretation and approaches to gardening." - Friends of Friends