The garden reflects crops grown by ancestors, the hardy pioneers who settled these valleys a few centuries ago. Some of these plants are still grown in gardens today, while others may seem unusual. Plants have their own history: some were already here before the pioneers arrived, while others were brought to the new world from their countries of origin. As times, needs, and eating habits change, the plants people choose to grow change as well, offering a perspective on the many changes that have taken place not only in gardens but also in other aspects of life.