Rhizomes: Unseen Strength

Rhizomes are underground stems which grow horizontally with lateral roots that are in the soil. They serve many purposes beneath the surface. It can serve as the root of the plant, it can serve as a storage organ and can also be used for the reproduction of the plant.

• As a root it provides the foundation for the plant.

• As a reserve organ, it can be used to feed the plant

• It can reproduce a new plant and separate from the original plant

  The soil is rich with rhizomes beneath the surface, working in different ways to lay a foundation, nourish and strengthen the plant as well as producing a new plant when needed.

  Its horizontal growth resembles a timeline with lateral roots can represent life’s events.

  Let’s work together to find your “rhizome”, invisible to the world yet growing inside you. Find ways to rediscover a new you while using creativity.