When we think of environmental figures like plants or non-human beings like birds, we tend to diverse viewpoints of what they mean to us. In my eyes, the words that come to mind when I look at this mini garden of plants are "community" and "calmness". "Community" came to mind because of how bundled up and large the area of ferns are. It's like a family portrait. "Calmness" came to mind because of how beautiful the garden looks with the light shining down on it. To me, the shadow add a depth to the peaceful look of the plants. In the eyes of a colonialist or western person, the garden would…