In "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman, Florence is drawn to the garden as a way to connect with her community and combat her feelings of isolation. Living in a neighborhood that has changed over the years, she sees the garden as a space where people can come together, share their stories, and cultivate relationships. The act of planting seeds symbolizes hope and renewal, allowing her to reclaim a sense of belonging in her urban environment. Through her involvement, she finds purpose and fosters connections with her neighbors.
that she is mean
In "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman, the character who plants goldenrod is a woman named Ana. She is an elderly neighbor who initially observes the community garden with suspicion but later becomes involved in its development. Ana's planting of goldenrod symbolizes her connection to the past and her desire to reclaim the garden space in her neighborhood.
Leona was kind of angry that the garden was trashed but then the community fixes it. :D
In "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman, Ana gains a sense of community and connection through her involvement in the garden. Initially a solitary figure, she finds joy in observing and interacting with her neighbors as they cultivate their own plots. The garden becomes a symbol of hope and renewal, allowing her to break down barriers and form relationships with others, ultimately transforming her perspective on life and the people around her.
In "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman, Wendell is a middle-aged man who becomes a caretaker of the community garden in his neighborhood. His relationship with Ana, an elderly woman who initially watches the garden from her window, evolves from distant neighbors to friends as they connect over their shared investment in the garden. Wendell's nurturing nature and willingness to help Ana, as well as his own personal growth through the garden, highlight the bonds formed in their diverse community. Together, they represent the theme of connection and healing through shared experiences in the garden.
She didnt plant anything because of her arthiritis
that she is mean
Leona is a doing kind of person that likes to help others. She finds that the garden lot is trashed, and so she makes it a priority to clean it up. Then she plants goldenrod in memory of her grandmother.
Florence , the people on gibb st were like seed folks too
0by planting tomatoes
"Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman follows the story of thirteen diverse characters in a community garden in Cleveland, Ohio. Some major events include Kim starting the garden, Ana joining after her father's death, and Wendell planting lima beans. Other events involve Leona overcoming her grief by gardening, Florence sharing her love of plants with the neighborhood, and Curtis bringing the garden together during a conflict.
She didn't plant anything. Or at least that is what I read.
Florence is an elderly woman from "Seedfolks" who starts planting beans in a vacant lot, which helps rejuvenate the neighborhood and bring people together. She symbolizes growth, renewal, and community building through her simple act of gardening.
Amir plants eggplants and he is Indian
nothing..... she is suspicious of Kim when she sees her dig up something and thinks it's gun, money, or drugs. So she rips her plants out and then sends Wendell to water them when Kim doesn't come for a few days.
Mr. Myles urges her to go to the garden when they walk by and the garden has been helping mr myles live
The garden helps Sae Young feel connected to her past in Korea and brings her a sense of peace and belonging in her new American neighborhood. Being able to grow her own vegetables helps her heal and find joy in her new life.