In what city in Ohio is Seedfolks set?

The community garden is created in a vacant lot.  What are two synonyms for vacant, related to the lot? 

How many different characters write stories in Seedfolks? 

What container does Kim use to carry water to the vacant lot? 

At the beginning of Kim's story, she is honoring a family member at an altar.  Who is the family member? 

Kim "scouted" the vacant lot before she went inside.  What does scouted mean? 

What does Kim plant in the vacant lot? 

In what month does Kim plant her lima beans?  (It is a cold month in the U.S.)

By growing her beans, which family member did Kim want to honor (praise)?

Kim did not have any garden tools (implements.) What did Kim use to dig her hole?

Kim makes a promise to herself. What is it?

What is a synonym for a "promise"?  For example, I promise that I will visit you.

Who does Kim say will watch over her plants?