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The Gardener — The First Thaw, Page 5

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Out with the old.

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Kai, a heavy-set man, pulls dead plants from a raised garden bed, then puts them into a wooden compost bin, and finally stands looking at his garden at sunset.

About this chapter

As the winter frost begins to lift, Kai notices the first signs of awakening in the garden. He reflects on the patience required for growth and the quiet transition from dormancy to new life.