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Gardening for the planet / produced and directed by Joanne Hershfield.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Gardening.
- Endemic plants.
- Wildlife conservation.
- Biodiversity.
- Cilmatic changes.
- Climate change mitigation.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Environmental films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (58 minutes)
- Place of Publication:
- Pittsboro, NC : Perennial Films, 2024.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- Climate change is real. We can actually measure that the Earth is warming at an unprecedented rate, greenhouse gasses are rising, and even the oceans are getting warmer. Gardening for the Planet, offers a ray of hope by showcasing how nurturing the environment through native plant gardening connects people to the Earth in a meaningful wayand demonstrates how every gardener and every community can combat climate change in their own backyard. Gardening For The Planet: A Climate Change Documentary takes a journalistic approach to storytelling, combining cinema verité footage, interviews, and stock footage. Rather than flashy style, we focus on compelling characters and a straightforward narrative to convey the urgency of our message. The documentary unveils the consequences of biodiversity loss and climate change. It opens with a sobering montage showcasing the planet's environmental deterioration. Voiceovers emphasize the impending catastrophe but also offer hope through individual and community gardening initiatives. Stunning close-up visuals of native plants and their vibrant ecosystems fill the film. Vibrant colors, buzzing insects, and birds in action contrast with silent, sterile landscapes. Regional exploration in North Carolina highlights the significance of native plants' adaptation to local conditions and their role in supporting local ecosystems. Experts, from horticulturists to entomologists, guide us through the transformative power of native gardening. They share practical steps for viewers to make a difference in their landscapes, from protecting trees during construction to replacing lawns with native plants. Gardening for the Planet concludes with a powerful message: every individual can confront climate change in their own gardens, balconies, and communities.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed February 13, 2025).
- OCLC:
- 1497730757
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