Last week we learned from
Jim Folsom, the creator and host of @BotanyInContext, a fun and informative TikTok channel about the plants we encounter in daily life. If you've already listened to the conversation Jim and I had, I am sure you'll agree that Jim's enthusiasm for plants is infectious.
People have an interesting relationship with plants. Logically they know plants exist in the world. However, they don't truly see them or notice them. Some people are all-in when it comes to the botanical world, while others hardly notice plants are there.
I bring this up because an article written by professor Lynda Schneekloth in 1989 has particular relevance today as we address various environmental issues. In this article, Schneekloth points out how adults can influence what children think about plants. She also leaves us with a big question to answer.
