Set in contemporary Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province in southwest China, Grandma’s Roof Garden tells a heartfelt story of Granny’s love for gardening and sharing food with her family and neighbors, while also highlighting the theme of sustainability. Granny tends to a rooftop garden atop her apartment building, where she lovingly nurtures a variety of vegetables. She collects discarded produce from the market to feed baby chicks, hens and geese or to create compost for her garden. Granny is energetic and powerful: “Swift and agile like a cat, / and tough and sturdy as an ox.” She digs, waters, and weeds all day in her garden and even builds a wooden fence. During harvest times, Granny shares fresh vegetables with her neighbors and cooks delicious dishes for her family, making them healthy, strong, and happy. Continue reading →