Polyculture, in opposition to monoculture, is a system of growing plants that are beneficial to each other and create a regenerative effect on the soil. We think of polyculture as a symbol of political practices of living together in community. In this workshop we will collectively learn about polyculture and the life cycle of plants—from seed to sowing, to growth, and harvest. On 13 May we will sow potatoes and think about other plants and their existence from seed to harvest, throughout the seasons. In order to facilitate this thought process on the lifecycle of plants we will engage in an embodied personification exercise with all the elements that contribute to the life of our small garden. The workshop will be outdoors, so please wear warm clothes, closed shoes and bring a bottle of water. No experience with farming or performance is needed.
Please note: if you join the workshop at 13:00 at W139, you will be participating in an approximately 30 minutes bike procession to the 4Siblings field. Please bring your bike and a bag or carrier to transport material.
A follow up workshop will be dedicated to harvesting the results.
Date and time are still to be confirmed (depending on when the potatoes are ready to harvest.)
4Siblings is an artist collective and a community garden focusing on creating ecofeminist and queer connections to food and land. They focus on land-based art and research, collectively creating gardens as artistic platforms. These outdoor spaces allow artists and makers to develop their practice from the perspective of community and ecology.
