“One day the Trees set out to anoint a King to reign over them (Judges 9:8-15). They first nominated the Olive Tree, who refused, citing concerns over the olive industry. So the Trees nominated the Fig, who also declined due to food production concerns. Next the grapevine was nominated but of course the goodness of wine was cited for his declension. Finally, in unison, the Trees all came to the Bramble, who accepted the nomination to rule over all the Trees as their King.

The Bramble is indeed the best choice. As is so often the case with hand-cultivated systems (the Olive, the Fig, the Vineyard), the privileges afforded by artificial conditions do not result in environmentally sustainable ecosystems with respect to Emergence and Complex Systems.

Brambles provide cover for rabbits, mice birds and many other small things. The bird sits in the tangled mesh-work of the Bramble (or upon the fence-line) and protected from any danger, sings his heart out; and poops the seeds of every plant that he has eaten. Beneath the Bramble, the seeds take root and have a riot, growing up (also protected) into the impenetrable thicket, playing host to inestimable niches and ecosystems (each a further line of Generation) and their myriads of dependents.”