The Good Garden

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What seeds does Don Pedro give Maria to plant at home?

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Radishes are the seeds that Don Pedro gives to Maria.

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What does it mean when the story says that Don Pedro has 'big ideas'?

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It means he has plans that will lead to important changes.

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What type of figurative language is used when Maria describes the terraces as 'rise like a staircase up the hill behind the school'?

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This is an example of a simile.

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What must Maria do to the compost every day?

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Maria must stir the compost with a stick and make sure it is damp.

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How does the townspeople's relationship with Don Pedro change over time?

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At first, they question his work, but then they begin to admire it.

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What is composting?

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Composting is the process of recycling organic waste into a rich soil amendment.

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Why are radishes a good choice for planting in a garden?

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Radishes grow quickly and can be harvested in a short amount of time.

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What is the importance of community involvement in gardening?

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Community involvement can lead to shared knowledge, resources, and support for gardening projects.

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What does it mean to have 'big ideas' in a community context?

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Having 'big ideas' means proposing innovative solutions that can improve the community.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.