An elderly resident of Gibb Street who becomes interested in the garden after observing Kim plant beans and decides to take action and protect what she sees unfolding.

A janitor and neighbor to Ana who gets involved in the garden because of her, finding renewed purpose and hope in the process.

An eighth-grade boy from a Guatemalan immigrant family who helps his great-uncle Tίo Juan in the garden and is changed by witnessing his uncle’s expertise and joy in planting.

An Indigenous Guatemalan elder who finds a connection to his agrarian roots and plays a key role in the garden's community.

A proactive and determined neighbor who works to clear trash from the community lot so that it can become a garden.

A retired community-minded philosopher who sees potential for the garden to become a paradise and works to bring diverse people together.

A fifth-grader helping his father with their plot, which is used to grow lettuce for profit—a venture filled with challenges and lessons.

A strict teacher who appears in various stories, noted for her insistence on fairness and adherence to rules.

A middle-aged woman dealing with fear and isolation who finds healing and community in the garden setting.

A bodybuilder devoted to growing tomatoes to win back the affection of his ex-girlfriend, demonstrating his commitment and change.

A runaway teenager who, despite initial prejudice, finds a supportive community in the garden and contributes to its maintenance.

A British-born nurse caring for Mr. Myles, who helps him engage with the garden to improve his health and well-being.

An elderly man recovering from strokes who finds new energy and joy through participation in the garden.

A teenage girl coping with an unplanned pregnancy who reluctantly becomes involved in the garden and gradually changes her perspective.

An Indian immigrant who uses his experience in the garden to connect with others and reflects on cultural differences between his past and present lives.

A retired librarian who observes the garden's community growth and draws inspiration and a sense of hope from its development.