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The Gardner

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  • continued to live; existed
    survived
  • When does this story take place
    1930's
  • Why do you think Uncle Jim suddenly had customers at the end of the story?
    People had money again
  • rain that only lasts a short time
    showers
  • round, underground parts from which certain plants grow
    bulbs
  • to sleep lightly
    doze
  • Who taught Lydia Grace how to garden?
    Her grandma
  • Where does uncle Jim work?
    Bakery
  • Why did Lydia Grace go and live with Uncle Jim?
    Her parent's couldn't afford to have her at home
  • the quality that pleases both the mind and senses in art or nature
    Beauty
  • lists
    catalogues
  • producing new leaves, shoots or buds, beginning to grow
    sprouting
  • Why was Lydia Grace nervous to meet Uncle Jim?
    She never met him before
  • why was Lydia Grace brining dirt home from a vacant lot
    To plant her garden
  • having flowers; opening into flowers
    Blooming
  • the ability to see or show the funny side of things
    humor
  • to love and admire someone greatly
    adore
  • What does Lydia Grace's Mom make?
    Dresses
  • identifying
    recognizing
  • What does "vacant" mean?
    empty/ unused