The Garden : Visionary Growers and Farmers of the Counterculture

The Garden explores the transformative journey of the 1970s countercultural farmers and growers whose radical practices redefined how we grow and eat today. 

-  Countercultural Roots: Chronicles how ageneration influenced by psychedelics, Eastern philosophy, and reactions toVietnam, the Oil Shocks, and DDT sparked a deep interest in sustainable farming.

-  In-depth Exploration of Influences: Covers movements like the organic food revolution, Permaculture, back-to-the-landinitiatives, radical ecology, and the impact of thinkers like Rudolph Steineron 1970s communities.

-  Impact on Today’s Agriculture: Through interviews with key figures, The Garden reveals how these visionarygrowers, often without farming backgrounds, pioneered alternative agricultureand influenced modern sustainable practices.

-  A Legacy for the 2020s: Highlights theenduring impact of these farmers, providing inspiration for today’s efforts toreconnect with nature and rethink sustainable living.

Perfect for readers interested in organic farming, environmental history, or the cultural legacy of the 1970s, The Garden tells the untold story of how counterculture reimagined food and our relationship to the earth.