Before i took this course i never thought i would enjoy gardening. I looked it as something that required a lot of previous knowledge, time, and effort. I just assumed that our group would make a lot of mistakes because none of us had ever gardened before. Instead the project showed me that learning by doing can be one of the most effective ways to gain new skills. Watching our garden change from a few small plants into healthy vegetables and lettuce over the course of the semester gave me a real sense of accomplishment. One of the most important parts of the project was learning how important commitment is. Plants cannot simply be ignored for a few days and expected to grow. Every member of our group had responsibilities whether it was watering checking the soil or making sure everything was growing properly. If one person forgot their task, it could affect the entire garden. This made realize that successful gardening is all about consistency and cooperation just as much as it depends on sunlight and water. The gardening project also changed the way i think of the environment as i am looking much closer at environmental issues as something only governments or large organizations deal with i began to understand that individual action also matter. Growing our own food made appreciate the the amount of work that goes into producing it and reminded me that wasting food also means wasting the resources used to grow it. The course readings helped connect these experiences to broader environmental issues. Lafferty, Catherine (Katlia). (2026) discusses how many corporations continue practices that contribute to environmental damage despite knowing the long term consequences. Reading this while participating in the gardening project made me think more about sustainability and how everyday choices even something as simple as growing a few vegetables can support a healthier environment. Burrell and Pedersen (2024) argue that an ethic of care encourages people to build respectful and caring relationships with both others and the natural world. This idea connected well with our gardening project because caring for our plants required patience, responsibility and attention every day. It showed me that protecting the environment begins with small acts of care, and that even maintaining a small garden can reflect a broader commitment to respecting nature. Looking back this project taught me much more than gardening techniques. It showed me the value of patience, teamwork, and environmental responsibility. It also proved that people do not need expensive equipment or years of experience to make a positive difference. I now have a better understanding of how small actions can contribute to larger environmental goals and i plan to continue gardening because it is both rewarding and beneficial for the environment.<\/p>\n
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Lafferty, Catherine (Katlia). (2026). Chapter 8: Corporate Criminals<\/i>. In Mother Earth Is Our Elder: A Northern Indigenous Perspective on the Climate Crisis<\/i>. McClelland & Stewart.<\/p>\n
Burrell, S. R., & Pedersen, C. (2024). From Men\u2019s Violence to an Ethic of Care: Ecofeminist Contributions to Green Criminology<\/i>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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