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9 years old. From Vietnam. Plants lima beans in memory of her father she never met. She hopes that he will see what she has planted and be pleased. She is determined, thoughtful, and shy.Born in 1915. Lived in the complex since she was 4. Has seen the cultural changes of the complex over the generations as people continuously move out. She sees Kim the "Chinese" girl and assumes she is hiding something. Feels very guilty when she digs up Kim's lima beans. Gets binoculars to become closer to the garden.

He is a school janitor. Son was shot and killed. Wife was killed in a car accident. Helps Ana and waters Kim's plants. He then gets a shovel and begins to make positive differences in his life.

He is from Guatemala. In 8th grade. Used TV to learn English. He must translate for his family and "babysit" his great uncle Tio Juan. Tio Juan is drawn to the garden and plants seeds.

She is from Atlanta. Has 2 children in high school. Plants goldenrods in memory of her grandmother who used it in her tea as a medicine and lived until she was 99. Brings a bag of garbage to the Public Health Department to become "real" to them. He is 78 years old. He is a retired United Nations worker. He smiles and tries to talk to all of his neighbors. Loved gardening as a child. Doesn't like seeing how segregated the garden is despite everyone having similar interests. Started a contest to find the best way to get water to the garden.

Haitian. Just finished 5th grade. Wants to spend his summer sleeping late. His father takes a lot of land to grow baby lettuce to sell it to make money. His father wants to achieve the "American Dream." He finds a locket with a picture that reminds him of the goddess of crops. He hopes the locket will bring his father's lettuce luck.

Korean. Had 5 sisters. Liked being with people. No Kids. Husband died. Was very friendly until she was robbed and mugged at her dry cleaners. Did not leave her apartment for 2 years. Was happy seeing people being friendly and working together in the community garden. Planted a little pepper garden. Loved being near people again.

28 years old. Initially only concerned about his physical appearance. Grows tomatoes to show Lateesha he truly cares about her. Becomes very dedicated to the tomatoes. Helps Royce by providing him with food, a sleeping bag, and a pitchfork.

Nurse from England. Cares for Mr. Myles. She feels that it is important for Mr. Myles to get fresh air and join the community garden because he still has something left to contribute to the community. She calls gardening a "soap opera." She knows everyone is under the same conditions and are all equally "rooted" in the garden together. She is 16 years old. From Mexico. She is pregnant and does not want to have the baby. Feels the whole world hates her. She is in a program for pregnant teens. They grow radishes, squash, and Swiss chard in the garden to show the value of life. She Feels comfortable being honest with Leona about her pregnancy. Is happy with the idea of being a mother after learning about how humans belong to nature. He is from India. Came to USA in 1980. Has a wife and little son. Feels that Americans avoid contact and treat everyone like they are your enemies. Manages a fabric store. Liked being able to see his neighbors and grew eggplants, onions, carrots, and cauliflower. Took part in the harvest festival in the garden. Became friendly with neighbors who had been racist in the past. Born in Colorado. Great-grandparents were freed slaves from Louisiana and walked to Colorado. First black family in the whole county. Admires the people in the garden for starting this community. Arthritis caused her to be a "watcher." Yells at someone who tries to take a tomato from a plant. Waits in anticipation for the "Seedfolks" to start gardening again.

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SEEDFOLKS

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am 9 years old. I am from Vietnam. I plant lima beans in memory of my father who I never met.

KIM

Type of Figurative Language:

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

Imagery

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: Born in 1915. Lived in the complex since I was 4. I now realize that there are still good-hearted people in the apartment complex.

Type of Figurative Language:

Ana

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

Simile

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am a school janitor. My Son was shot and killed. My wife was killed in a car accident. I now see that I can still make a positive difference in the world.

Type of Figurative Language:

Wendell

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

Symbolism

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am from Guatemala. I am in 8th grade. I used TV to learn English. My family uses me as a translator.

Type of Figurative Language:

Gonzalo

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

hyperbole

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am from Atlanta. I have 2 children in high school. I plant goldenrods in memory of my grandmother who used it in her tea as a medicine and lived until she was 99. I will make sure my voice is heard.

Type of Figurative Language:

Leona

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

hyberbole

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

What I said:

About Me: I am 78 years old. I am a retired United Nations worker. I smile and try to talk to all of my neighbors. I loved gardening as a child.

Type of Figurative Language:

Sam

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

metaphor

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am from Haiti. I just finished 5th grade. I want to spend my summer sleeping late, but my father takes a lot of land to grow baby lettuce because he wants to sell it to make money. I found a locket with a picture that reminds me of the goddess of crops.

Type of Figurative Language:

Virgil

Simile

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

SeedFolks Quotes

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am Korean. I had 5 sisters. Used to like being

with people. No Kids. Husband died. I was very friendly until I was robbed. Did not leave my apartment for 2 years. Happy seeing people

being friendly and working together in the community garden.

Type of Figurative Language:

Sae Young

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

simile

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am 28 years old. Initially I was only concerned about my physical appearance, but I start to see what's important in life. I grow tomatoes to show Lateesha I truly care about her. I become very dedicated to those tomatoes. I also try to helps Royce by providing him with food, a sleeping bag, and a pitchfork

Type of Figurative Language:

Curtis

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

Imagery

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am a nurse from England. I care for Mr. Myles and think it is important for Mr. Myles to get fresh air and join the community garden because he still has something left to contribute to the community.

Type of Figurative Language:

Nora

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

Metaphor

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am 16 years old. I am from Mexico. I am

pregnant and do not want to have the baby at first. I feel the whole world hates me. I only feel comfortable being honest with Leona. I am happy with the idea of being a mother after learning about how humans belong to nature

Type of Figurative Language:

Maricela

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

hyperbole

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I am from India. I came to USA in 1980. Has a I

feel that Americans avoid contact and treat everyone like they are your enemies. However, I like the garden because I enjoy being able to see my neighbors and grow eggplants, onions, carrots, and cauliflower.

Type of Figurative Language:

Amir

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

Imagery

SeedFolks Quotes

But just be near people, nice people, feel good, like next to fire in winter.

I thought about how my mother and sisters remembered my father, how they knew his face from every angle and held in their fingers the feel of his hands.

I felt like I’d read through her secret diary and ripped out a page without meaning to.

That Monday I brought a shovel home from work.

The older you are, the younger you get when you move to the United States.

But the garden’s greatest benefit, I feel, was not the relief to the eyes, but to make the eyes see their neighbors.

No chance for words. So I decided to give her some deeds instead.

If you’re a teenager, the whole world hates you.

We mustn’t stop living before our time. That small circle of earth became a second home to both of us. Gardening boring? Never! It has suspense, tragedy, startling developments--a soap opera growing out of the ground.

That lettuce was like having a new baby in the family. And I was like its mother.

You can’t measure the distance between my block and city hall in miles

Sewing up the rips in the neighborhood.

What I said:

About Me: I was born in Colorado. My great-grandparents were freed

slaves from Louisiana and walked to Colorado. My family was the first black family in the whole county. I admire the people in the garden for starting this community. I can't garden because of my arthritis But, I can be a "watcher" and yells at people who try to steal from the garden.

Type of Figurative Language:

Florence

My father called them Our SeedFolks, because they were the first of our family there. I think of them when I see any of the people who started the garden on Gibb Street. They are SeedFolks too.

imagery

SeedFolks Class PoemKim; _______, _______, ________Ana; _______, ______, _______

Wendell; ______, ______, ______Gonzalo; ______, ______, ______Leona; ______, ______, ______Sam; ______, ______, ______Virgil; ______, ______, ______

Sae Young; ______, ______, ______Curtis; Tomatoes, strong, making ammends

Nora; Nurse, resourceful, comfortsMaricela; cycle of life, unhappy, transforming

Amir; Eggplant, judgmental, socializesFlorence; SeedFolk, Protective, Watching

lima beans shy honoringbinoculars curious spying

shovel trustworthy, helpinglocket, responsible, translatesgarbage, determined, cleaning

peacekeeper, caring, smilinglettuce embarrassed, nurturingdrycleaners, scared, healing,