If it is the question that you are referencing to then I would say the answer would be hopeful. The garden Is not dead and she is not as alone as she thinks. You must look into the message of the story for this.
Answer:
The Old man could try using wheat to make flower instead?
Sorry I've never read it before, I'm just guessing. :(
Explanation:
The antagonist usually brings the plot conflict to the protagonist resolution.
