The Garden has taught me that humans and plants are alike. We come in different shapes and sizes, and colors. We grow and change throughout our lives. We both need water to live and continue growing. Both humans and plants are made up of cells and have functioning reproductive systems. Both humans and plants come from the earth and thrive in nature. I believe that plants give off a relaxing aura to everybody that is in the vicinity of them. A tea plant grows to one day be able to cultivate, just like the primary goal of a human is to grow enough one day to feel like they are the best version of themselves. A plant needs attention and care just like a human does. A plant likes to be around other plants and is often around other plants. Plants can be deadly or peaceful, friendly and inviting, or closed off and spiky. People can be mean or friendly and open or closed to communication. Plants cannot converse as we do, but they have specific signals to let people know their intent. A plant needs care and constant maintenance, or else it will grow out of control and become ugly, just like a human needs friends and support, or they will spiral out of control.
