A Wilder Way
How Gardens Grow Us
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Poppy Okotcha's book, 'A Wilder Way', explores the interconnectedness between nature, gardens, seasons, and community, advocating for a mindful and regenerative approach to gardening.
It delves into the cosmology, folklore, and heritage of both the UK and the author's Nigerian Igbo tribe.
The book emphasizes the importance of ethical seed sourcing, soil care, biodiversity, and responsible water use.
Okotcha introduces five pillars of an ethical garden rooted in care, permaculture principles, and a deep connection to the land.
Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates how gardens can heal, reconnect individuals to their heritage, and foster healthy relationships with the planet.
It also highlights compost heap as an illustration of circularity.
It delves into the cosmology, folklore, and heritage of both the UK and the author's Nigerian Igbo tribe.
The book emphasizes the importance of ethical seed sourcing, soil care, biodiversity, and responsible water use.
Okotcha introduces five pillars of an ethical garden rooted in care, permaculture principles, and a deep connection to the land.
Through personal anecdotes, she illustrates how gardens can heal, reconnect individuals to their heritage, and foster healthy relationships with the planet.
It also highlights compost heap as an illustration of circularity.
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, explaining how gardens helped her family find a sense of home after a turbulent time.

Poppy Okotcha

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