This novel was the first on my completed book list in 2025. Although the precursor to this book - "The Hidden Life of Trees" has been on my shelf for years, I ended up finishing this book promptly after obtaining it. I would love nothing more than for other readers of Mr. Wohlleben and other ecology based others to share their insights, thoughts and experiences on reading their favourite work. In the moment I find his work so moving, but end up loosing the sense of empowerment and interest after the book has been finished and other things take up space in my mind. By sharing my experience on the nature / agricultural books that I read, I hope to continue the discussions of the books even after they are finished while creating a mini book club of sorts with other readers. If you have any book recommendations or thoughts on Peter Wohllebens work, please share! My main takeaways that I remember from this book include; - The concept of interconnectedness of roots in tree species is so ironic to the fact that the disconnection of humans is what makes us more naieve to the root systems. When we teach and live and work strictly for profit, we arent only disconnecting ourselves from the intention of finding meaning and purpose and connection to one another, but we become disconnected to the knowledge of the land. It then all makes sense as to why "traditional forestry" is so flawed. It is after the wrong thing, powered by the wrong goals. Fast and cheap inputs for faster results, at the cost of the very system that provides us with these materials and outputs to begin with. - It is so silly that it takes human demise as a threat for something to be meaningful. Humans cant care for something unless their own wellbeing is on the line. Even when it is... change still takes such a long time and so much convincing to actually happen. - I need to spend more observational time in nature. It is beyond inspiring how much Peter can take away from observational science in his own hometown. There are abundant nature areas and such a wide varieties of species that are native around me and I should take more advantage of my proximity and interest in them.

Hello! This is a space of learning and growth, both for individuals and plants 🪴 Food resonates with everyone and fuels all of our endeavours, although our current food systems are greatly flawed. Through the village roots and this teaching platform, I hope to give everyone the knowledge on how to start taking control of your own food system from the bottom up. I always remind myself that "I know in part" and always have more to experience and learn, so I hope to take this as an opportunity to share the part that I know so that I can learn along the way as well. The hope is that through regaining connection to where our food comes from and how we interact with it that we can gain of sense of heightened health, safety, and happiness through community and an awareness of what we consume. Thank you for being here for this journey, I hope this is the beginning of something great.