Oh, I need to start reading more indigenous cookbooks! I love those really traditional, everyday recipes. I think it's a great way to connect with the culture and discover new foods! If you have any specific recommendations, I'd love to hear them!
One of my good friends is a marine biology grad student, and I will say that our study of ecology has much improved. But yeah, it definitely needs more research. Especially back in the 80s, when Kimmerer's story takes place.
I will say that I was upset and disappointed by her professor's attitude, but not surprised. There is this idea in academia that the concerns of everyday people are somehow below our expertise. But lucky as the sciences become more diverse, I think that attitude is starting to fade somewhat. I ask silly questions to my marine biologist friend all the time and she's more than happy to entertain them! But she's also a trans, Asian lesbian, so she would absolutely be the type of person those professors would step on.
As for your asters, Kimmerer grew up in upstate New York, so perhaps your frost asters just do better in your prairie soil than the purple ones do. Some plants are very picky!
I won't spoil Kimmerer's answer, but you've certainly laid the proper foundation! You'll just have to read the essay to find out *wink*
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Date: 2023-07-28 12:52 pm (UTC)One of my good friends is a marine biology grad student, and I will say that our study of ecology has much improved. But yeah, it definitely needs more research. Especially back in the 80s, when Kimmerer's story takes place.
I will say that I was upset and disappointed by her professor's attitude, but not surprised. There is this idea in academia that the concerns of everyday people are somehow below our expertise. But lucky as the sciences become more diverse, I think that attitude is starting to fade somewhat. I ask silly questions to my marine biologist friend all the time and she's more than happy to entertain them! But she's also a trans, Asian lesbian, so she would absolutely be the type of person those professors would step on.
As for your asters, Kimmerer grew up in upstate New York, so perhaps your frost asters just do better in your prairie soil than the purple ones do. Some plants are very picky!
I won't spoil Kimmerer's answer, but you've certainly laid the proper foundation! You'll just have to read the essay to find out *wink*