If you think raising a family is full of challenges, then you should try raising a farm. Generally speaking you don’t eat your kids, but in Novella Carpenter’s case, her animals were her children. In obstacle, she learns the ins and outs of farming, all while devolving as a person. Carpenter informs her readers of the relations ships she made both in Oakland and the garden. She dealt with life and death around and within the garden. The novel depicts the challenges she encounters while making Oakland her home. All the while, learning about food. Her Bees will further go on to play a significant role in Carpenter’s new life as they represent her ups and downs. The people of the neighborhood will play an important role as well, being sources