The Garden of the Plynck and The Secret Garden are two beautiful stories about inner life and soul transformations. There's something about gardens—real or imaginary—that profoundly changes people's minds. Flowers, in particular, seem to react to your very being. Treat them well, and they grow and bloom with astonishing grace. Neglect them, and they simply wither and die. They offer quick, undeniable feedback, allowing you to adjust your behavior and, in turn, your inner world.