cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/11293490
Jimmy would rather see butterflies and eat fresh produce.
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Lawns were specifically invented to show off one’s need not to grow anything on their land. Only the peasants were farmers. The upper class flaunted their wealth and status by planting lawns and ornamental gardens.
Do you have a source other then your backside for that? Cause I’m pretty sure lawns started out as communal grazing and recreational areas.
Not disputing that grass or communal grazing grounds existed, but the idea of having grass planted around your residence the way we do it today was a practice of elite medieval European landowners.
Soon, though, expansive lawns ensured that all could view European landowners’ estates, explains Rooney. To use one’s property for aesthetics and leisure, rather than food production, signaled vast amounts of wealth and financial security, says the Washington Post. Even the palace of Versailles boasted a lawn called a “tapis vert,” which translates to a green carpet (via Scientific American).
Read More: https://www.grunge.com/846877/the-surprising-history-of-grass-lawns/
I started growing a wildflower garden on huge sections of my stupid lawn and growing big ol’ lilies around the perimeter for two reasons:
- I didn’t want to mow it
- People kept walking across it waaaay too close to my front door
- Keeping people away
Now I have the most lovely spite garden in the neighborhood, plus lots of clover and the greenest and most colorful yard compared to everyone else.
Why feed pets if you can’t eat them?
Or children…
Well they can eat us when we croak so fair enough. If we don’t feed our cat sharply at 5 am makes us think she just might take a nibble.
