The animals of the woodland enjoy working together to make a beautiful garden. But one possessive blue jay decides the woodland should be his alone. What will happen to the beautiful garden if the mean Jay refuses to share? Robert Logsdon's parable of sharing and cooperation is accompanied with rich illustrations by artist Christy Freeman. Originally published in the compilation "Delusions of a Declining man," The Briers brings to light what is lost when one will not welcome a diverse community.