What is a garden? It may be the abode of plants, the embodiment of hobbies, or the sustenance of the soul.

Huang Jiawei, who lives in Guilin City, in south China, has an 11-year-old daughter. For her, the garden built on the roof of her mother's house is like a sanctuary. Here, she can immerse herself in gardening and confide in her mother about life's troubles.

Director: Gao Yuxin

Cameramen: Yang Yuebo, Gao Xin

Video editor: Gao Yuxin

Copy editors: Wang Mingyan, Yang Yan, Zhu Yingming, Claudine Housen

About 'Oh! My Greens'

What is a garden? It is a utopia that carries our dreams for a better life. It is an art that reflects our understanding of beauty. It restores our connection with the land. But is that all? In this series, Liang Si, a photographer who fell in love with plants, visits 100 people living with plants to explore why people garden, how to garden and the stories behind gardens.

For more:

'Oh! My Greens' Ep. 9: A goodbye to Beijing's hutong rooftop garden

'Oh! My Greens' Ep. 10: Summer battle to save dying tropical plants

'Oh! My Greens' Ep. 11: A dream family garden for three generations

'Oh! My Greens' Ep. 12: Distinctive garden style with Chinese porcelains

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