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Location: Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Hi everyone! We are a family of five living on a small farm (smorganics) in Whitemans Valley. Our farm is a 12 & 1/2 acre life style block.We have a dog and cat (Tui and Tigerlily)and approx 20 chickens. We also lease our paddocks to a friend for her cows and horses. We grow alot of our own vegies in a large tunnel frame. We also get wwoofers who help out on the farm in exchange for accomadation and food.

Monday, June 21, 2004

Playing God in the Garden

I have been searching for writings of Michael Pollan after reading Playing God In the Garden a number of years ago. Although an old article it is still very relevant and I don't think much has changed since when it was written (Oct 1998).
I find his writings to be well researched and enlightening. His perspectives are easy to relate to. He often phrases his statements as questions so although he makes his bias clear he leaves you room to make your own conclusions.
I recommend anyone with interests in agriculture or the environment to read this article as it is easy to read and entertaining.