TED Talks Daily TED Talks Daily Book Club: Love Letter to a Garden | Debbie Millman
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Apr 20, 2025 
Debbie Millman, a renowned writer, educator, and host of the Design Matters podcast, shares her unexpected journey into gardening during the pandemic. She discusses the emotional lessons learned from her personal struggles and successes in cultivating her garden. Millman emphasizes the healing power of nature and how gardening reflects our inner world. She also highlights the urgency of caring for the planet amidst climate change, all while blending artistry and resilience in her beautifully illustrated book, 'Love Letter to a Garden.'
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Childhood Gardening Memory
- Debbie Millman shares her childhood memory of planting an apple seed with her grandmother in Staten Island.
- She reflects on the wonder and mystery connected to gardening from an early age.
Urban Gardens as Refuge
- Urban gardens offer peaceful, beautiful respites from the hectic pace of city life.
- Such gardens encourage stillness, observation, and meditation amidst urban chaos.
Antarctica Witness to Climate Change
- Debbie describes witnessing icebergs melting during a trip to Antarctica as proof of climate change.
- She stresses that humans must respect and care for the planet to keep it as pristine as possible.
