Quote by Doug Larson

A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.

A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill exc

Summary

This quote humorously suggests that what we often consider as weeds are actually plants that have evolved and adapted to survive in various conditions effortlessly, except for conforming to the structured growth patterns that humans prefer in agriculture. It emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of these so-called weeds, which continue to thrive and spread despite our attempts to eradicate them.

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Gardening

By Doug Larson

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