The Secret Life of Plants

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This title refers to a book written in 1973 by Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird. I’m writing a long series of articles on their theme, the purpose of which is to seek to return to the ancient worldview of animism. This is just a guide to all the articles in the series.

There is an introduction:

The Secret Life of Plants — Introduction

Part 1:

The Secret Life of Plants — part 1

An appendix to part 1, which goes into more detail about carnivorous plants:

The Secret Life of Plants — part 1, Appendix

Part 2. Peter Tompkins believes in nature spirits, otherwise known as elemental beings. This article discusses that possibility:

The Secret Life of Plants — part 2

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At this point I’ll begin to discuss the work of individuals who have inspired the book in my title above. First one to follow soon.

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There is an earlier article which is also relevant:

A Return to Animism? And Listening to Plants