Lawns: Is yours giving sun king or pink flamingo?

About this episode

The episode explores the historical significance of lawns and what they reveal about social status and the American Dream.

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you what you are," said an English poet. What can a well-manicured lawn reveal about social status, our relationship to the Earth and the American Dream? A surprising amount. From fancy French palace gardens to suburban America, come along for the garden party as we mow over the history of the lawn – and ask if its time is up.

Topics covered

• lawns
• social status
• gardening
• history
• American Dream
• environment

Keywords

• lawns
• gardening
• social status
• American Dream
• history
• environment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: American Dream

Places: France, America

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