Preservationism gone mad (was: rare plants - Nature article )
Tom Mitchell (Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:18:20 PST)

The temptation to let stuff like this pass is huge. We all want to
get on with growing and enjoying plants. Unfortunately it is going to
get harder and harder for us to do this if we allow ignorant and
prejudiced commentators to monopolise the limelight. Surely Dave S's
suggestion makes a great deal of sense? I'd be delighted to sign a
collective response, as I'm sure many or most other forum members
would too. We are united by a hobby that transcends geopolitical
boundaries but it would be awfully easy to let the politicians
'divide and conquer'. The article that has everyone so riled is aimed
specifically at US plant enthusiasts, however, so I think any
response needs to be written by an American gardener to have any
chance of being taken seriously.

So, we're all shocked by the article. Nature has a letter column. Will
there be an official PBS response?

-Dave S.