Garden Inventories

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Exploring the connection between plants and people, the author reflects on her journey of gardening in Waterloo, Ontario. Through her experiences with local flora, she draws parallels between plants' adaptability and human experiences of uprooting and belonging. The essays delve into themes of nostalgia, cultural ideals, and the interplay of tradition and nature, while highlighting specific plants that symbolize her quest for home. Ultimately, the work reveals how gardens encapsulate personal and collective histories, intertwining family, culture, and heritage.