Halloween’s Lost Heroes: Michael Pollan on Radical Gardening and the Insurgent Botanical Origin of the Broomstick in Flying-Witch Legends

Michael Pollan discusses the concept of radical gardening and the historical significance of plants in his exploration of the origins of the broomstick in flying-witch legends. He emphasizes that gardens have traditionally focused more on the power of plants to effect change, both positively and negatively, rather than on their aesthetic appeal.