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Plants & Philosophy

Caroline Deforche sees similarities between gardening and philosophising.

A few weeks ago I bought two chrysanthemums for my windowsill. After giving them the dose of water they clearly missed in the shop, I started musing on how closely plant care and philosophy are connected. The two, I realized, share more than meets the eye.

You care for plants, and enjoy the life that develops thanks to your care, but the process is never finished.

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