The Hildegard von Bingen Society for Gardening Companions transplants, reroots, and propagates a queer, feminist gardening society founded by 12th century mystic and musician Hildegard von Bingen.
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In 1987, a documentary-style talk show, bingenTV (1987), was produced about the society. It was aired publicly for the first time, as part of an exhibition at Mimosa House (Oct 26-Dec 7 2023). More information can be found here.
Upcoming screenings will take place on Aug 20 2024 at Rich Mix (London) and Sep 4 2024 at Diffrakt (Berlin).
Most recently, members of the society participated in a learning garhering in the ancient wetlands of Xochimilco, Mexico City, with the organisation Ruta del Castor, read more about the project here.
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As part of our process of research and discovery, we gather monthly online. If you would like to join us, please email hildegardsgardeningcompanions@gmail.com