The Pyncheon garden is a physical representation of what is actually going on within the family itself. For some time, the Pyncheon family has allowed the seeds of bad characteristics to take root in their life. While not all of the Pyncheon's are bad, most of them have allowed a bitter and unpleasant attitude to come over them. The moment Phoebe arrived she was ready to help, not only does she help Hepzibah, but she and Holgrave began to tend to the garden. In the midst of this, they find chickens and they brought these once prized animals back to health. The weeds that once overtook the garden began to disappear and plants began to take their place.
In the midst of all this, Clifford takes heart to the garden and enjoys being there.
In the midst of all this, Clifford takes heart to the garden and enjoys being there.