The Absurdity of America’s Front Lawns – Michael Pollan

It’s no secret that Americans love their lawns. In fact, grass is the largest crop in the United States. But as water becomes more scarce and chemical treatments more toxic, an anti-lawn movement has sprouted. Some are questioning whether we should keep our finely-manicured grass or plant gardens instead. Friday, Doug talks lawns with The New Yorker’s Elizabeth Kolbert about her article “Turf War,” and Ted Steinberg, author of American Green: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Lawn. (Rebroadcast)

In June, food and nature Michael Pollan was in town as a guest of Red Butte Garden and the International Rescue Commitee’s New Roots Project. He sat down with us to try to make sense of Americans’ relationship with our lawns.

http://radiowest.kuer.org/post/turf-war

 

The American Lawn from RadioWest on Vimeo.