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I am a chef, a wannabe scientist and a plant geek so this concept blew me away. I had started the book about 3 times but had been sidetracked for various things. I know I will be reading the book for sure after watching this doc.
What do you think?
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I'm sorry, but after that Twilight Zone episode To Serve Man, I'll withhold my opinion about plants being so amicable.
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Don't Feed The Plants!!!!! *cue rock music*
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Obviously you have never done it. It is grueling, painful work. 
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2nd November 2009, 12:29 AM
| | | Originally Posted by ThankGodforGod Preview Trailer | Botany of Desire | PBS Video
I am a chef, a wannabe scientist and a plant geek so this concept blew me away. I had started the book about 3 times but had been sidetracked for various things. I know I will be reading the book for sure after watching this doc.
What do you think?
I read this book for my botany class, it's excellent. I'm interested in reading his next book, 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' |
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Those were Dutch Tulip pickers.
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Reps: 273,058,856,457,603,328 (power: 273,058,856,457,625) | | Originally Posted by ThankGodforGod Those were Dutch Tulip pickers.
I've honestly never seen them before in my life. Looks like fun.
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