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That place is the private garden.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},2840793,"We quickly discovered that two kittens were much more fun than one.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":9},2840788,"I suppose that for most people one of the darker joys of gardening is that once you’ve got started it’s not at all hard to find someone who knows a little bit less than you.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":9},2840784,"I cannot walk into our garden without constantly being reminded of the friends who have shared their plants.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":65,"quote_text":66,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":67,"source":68,"quote_tag":69,"commentary":9},2840779,"Whether the are splashed with gold or white, striped with chartreuse or cream, or margined in light tones, they are nature’s weaklings, and nature is still a matter of survival of the fittest. The survival of variegated plants depends on human intervention.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":71,"quote_text":72,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":73,"source":74,"quote_tag":75,"commentary":76},2840778,"Democracy is fine in politics. It should stay there, and we need more of it. But its political virture is no reason to practice it in the garden.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nAllen Lacy, an American horticulturist and garden writer, penned this quote in the context of his 1976 book \"The Well-Tended Garden.\" Lacy's expertise lay in creating gardens that were both beautiful and functional, reflecting his practical approach to horticulture. As he navigated the complexities of gardening, he likely drew from his experiences with designing and maintaining gardens for various clients.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a nuanced understanding of democracy's limitations when applied to non-political spheres. Lacy's statement highlights the tension between the ideals of democracy and the reality of effective decision-making in specific contexts, such as gardening. He suggests that the democratic process, which emphasizes consensus-building and collective decision-making, can be counterproductive in situations where efficiency and expertise are paramount.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen faced with a complex problem or decision in your professional or creative life, consider applying Lacy's principle by separating the democratic process from the decision-making process. In situations where expertise and efficiency are crucial, adopt a more authoritarian or hierarchical approach to decision-making, allowing for the best possible outcome, even if it means sacrificing consensus-building.",{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":79,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":80},1,3,10]