![]() ![]() But when people entered the picture, we began to spread the apple and its sweetness. ![]() The Apple - Good for Booze AND for Eatin'Īpples arose in Kazakhstan, where bears would eat them and, uh, deposit the seeds as they went. It also might be pretty boring for the under-twelve set (despite beautiful flower photography), unless they're thoroughly nerdy.Īfter the jump, I include some notes on each plant discussed in the documentary. One note: the program may not be suitable for young children, as there is use of the word "sex" (as applied to plants) and discussion of marijuana. ![]() By telling the stories of these plants, Pollan explains how in some ways the plants are manipulating us, rather than the other way around - in the same way that flowers "use" bees to spread their pollen, these plants have "used" humans to spread themselves across the planet and out-compete other plants. I've seen the film in advance, and I highly recommend it, particularly if you're interested in any of the four plants featured in it: tulip, marijuana, potato, and apple. The program is packed with science, history, and beautiful photography. It's based on the popular Michael Pollan book of the same name, and I urge you to carve out two hours (in most markets between 8pm - 10pm) on Wednesday night to watch it. Update: the entire documentary is now available online for free !Ī new PBS* documentary, The Botany of Desire, premieres Wednesday night (tonight!) at 8pm on PBS stations throughout the US. ![]()
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