I’m in several native plant groups, including Greater South-Eastern Native Seeds and Plant Exchange , and I always encourage people to NEVER apologize for their efforts. We’re all doing what we can, the best that we can. Think of it: 20 years ago or even less, hardly anybody but Doug (founder of Home Grown National Park) and my dad Gene L. Kuhns and a few eco-pioneers were doing anything, and now look at us! Changing the world, one acorn at a time.

People rise up in frustration,

scowling at the United Nations,

holding demonstrations.

But you don’t need to sound a horn.

YOU are sprouting acorns!

And that’s an example to the rest of us,

and is marvelous!