This Q & A session allows you to explore the lore, symbolism, and politics of oranges in Italian culture from their introduction in the medieval period to present-day tensions. The…

Chef Arthur Potts Dawson of Omved, cider-maker Barny Butterfield of Sanford Orchards, and Dr. Amanda Burridge of the University of Bristol will field questions on locavorism and the reinvigoration of…

These papers urge us to reconsider the speciesist model of human domination over the floral and faunal environments and to recognize 'geopoetics,' that is, the essential and active role played…

Notions of the 'ideal' garden can be found in diverse sources, including gastronomic writings, novels, poetry, agricultural treatises and artwork. These papers cover a broad span of time and place,…

Whether imagining dystopian worlds or creating idealized virtual spaces with a romanticized vision that challenges historical realities, these papers consider the role of the garden as a tool for self-sufficiency…

These case studies reveal how strong communities have been created through shared gardens arising in times of economic and cultural stress, whether the Covid lockdowns, migration, or challenges of scarcity.…

These case studies document resilience within food environments, whether the exploitation of abandoned farms as a counter to the industrialized food systems, regular forays into urban food forests, or the…