So i was thinking about fractals and trees. These are an obvious example that we see all the time (especially now that the leaves have fallen the shape of the tiny twigs are so clear and resemble the trunk and main limbs)
so Pruning trees... what does that do to the fractal structure? how do trees compenate for this interference in their natural pattern?
Also Strawberries are amazing and the way they propagate is to send out runners which then take root and grow up to be big enough to send off their own runners. In this way, they are self-similar and continue in an endless fractal-like pattern of growth (more strawberries for everyone!)
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I have a mini herb garden in my windowsill at home, and since I am behind on pruning the plants are all growing tall and spindly. Pruning them makes them grow stronger and closer to the ground. I'm not sure how it works.
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