Gardens Of Gold
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Gardens of Gold
Author: Jamon Alex Halvaksz
language: en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date: 2020-08-31
“This is a soya bean,” the Biangai villager explained, “a money bean.” Since the start of colonial gold mining in the early 1920s, the Biangai villagers of Elauru and Winima in Papua New Guinea have moved away from planting yams and other subsistence foods to instead cultivating coffee and other cash crops and dishing for tradable flakes of gold. Decades of industrial gold mining, land development, conservation efforts, and biological research have wrought transformations in the landscape and entwined traditional Biangai gardening practices with Western capital, disrupting the relationship between place and person and the social reproduction of a community. Drawing from extensive ethnographic research, Jamon Halvaksz examines the role of place in informing indigenous relationships with conservation and development. How do Biangai make meaning with the physical world? Collapsing Western distinctions between self and an earthly other, Halvaksz shows us it is a sense of place—grounded in productive relationships between nature and culture—that connects Biangai to one another as “placepersons” and enables them to navigate global forces amid changing local and regional economies. Centering local responses along the frontiers of resource extraction, Gardens of Gold contributes to our understanding of how neoliberal economic practices intervene in place-based economies and identities.
Gardens of Gold
Since the start of colonial gold mining in the early 1920s, the Biangai villagers of Elauru and Winima in Papua New Guinea have moved away from planting yams and other subsistence foods to instead cultivating coffee and other cash crops and dishing for tradable flakes of gold. Decades of industrial gold mining, land development, conservation efforts, and biological research have wrought transformations in the landscape and entwined traditional Biangai gardening practices with Western capital, disrupting the relationship between place and person and the social reproduction of a community. Drawing from extensive ethnographic research, Jamon Halvaksz examines the role of place in informing indigenous relationships with conservation and development. How do Biangai make meaning with the physical world? Collapsing Western distinctions between self and an earthly other, Halvaksz shows us it is a sense of place--grounded in productive relationships between nature and culture--that connects Biangai to one another as "placepersons" and enables them to navigate global forces amid changing local and regional economies. Centering local responses along the frontiers of resource extraction, Gardens of Gold contributes to our understanding of how neoliberal economic practices intervene in place-based economies and identities.
Transforming Waste into Gold: Composting for Nutrient-Rich Gardens
This comprehensive guide takes you through the process of composting, from what materials to use to how to maintain the perfect compost heap. Learn how to turn your kitchen and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost that will nourish your plants and help them thrive. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this book is perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners looking to improve their soil health and grow healthier plants. Explore different composting methods, including vermicomposting and hot composting, and find out which one is best for your garden. Discover the benefits of composting, not only for your garden but for the environment as well. Reduce waste going to landfills and lower your carbon footprint by composting your organic waste. In addition to enriching your soil, composting can help save money on fertilizers and pesticides while promoting a more sustainable way of living. Take the first step towards a greener and more sustainable future by learning how to create your own "black gold" from kitchen and garden waste.