The significance of banality in the Greenhouse

Jul 21

The significance of banality

In everyday life, things often pass by unnoticed. But honestly, it is hard to blame because what one takes for granted quickly loses relevance. Yet, as life runs its usual business, some of these banalities can suddenly draw much attention.

So under duress, you start dealing with them. While looking from all sides, the many previously hidden details become of interest to the formerly inattentive eyes. It quickly becomes apparent that this expedition has a lot to discover.

In the meanwhile, the former banality shows how much work and knowledge is behind it. Despite all efforts, there is also still the risk of failure, which can directly result in a shortage. Thus, views start to change: What once was taken for granted now gets a special significance in life.

Private greenhouses

The greenhouse I took a picture of in June 2021 is in Germany. It has been standing for over 40 years and is still operational, showing the resilience of its construction. Although we are fortunate enough to have supermarkets stocked with vegetables at our fingertips, we would be in serious trouble without greenhouses like this one.

Growing vegetables may seem mundane today, but it is anything but banal. The importance of these greenhouses cannot be understated. Many of us take access to nutritious food for granted, but it is an issue that affects millions worldwide. Greenhouses are part of the solution to this problem, enabling farmers to grow produce regardless of the weather or season. This improves food security and helps protect fragile ecosystems from exploitation–something that should not be underestimated.