Growing Wild

To the uninitiated, a farmer’s toil is never-ending, hard, and against the elements. To the initiated like Chris however, that’s simply a misconception. Nature is elegant by design, everything has its place and purpose, and nothing is wasted.

The utility of plants in regulating our environment is paramount, but their aesthetics shouldn’t be underestimated. The notion that we first eat with our eyes extends to our relationship with plants. Plants seem set out to wit and to woo us.

Should farming be offered as curriculum in Singapore schools? As the creation of the metaverse gathers pace, the chasm between the digital and the natural world will only widen. What can growing wild offer?