Battle Lines: Gardening in war
In this special episode of Battle Lines, we're joined by Lalage Snow — a seasoned war reporter and photographer who has spent years covering conflict zones around the world. From the frontlines of Afghanistan to other war-torn regions, Lally has witnessed the brutal realities of war. But amidst the chaos, she discovered something unexpected: people tending to gardens.
Her fascination with this quiet act of resilience led to her 2018 book, War Gardens, where she explored how individuals in the midst of conflict use gardening as a form of solace and survival. Now, years later, Lally returns to some of the same places and people to see how their stories — and their gardens — have endured.
Tune in to hear Lally share her unique perspective on conflict, resilience, and the human instinct to create beauty in the darkest of times.
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