Gardening
Is there anything more fascinating that putting a tiny seed into a dirt hole and watching it turn into a flower or tree or plant? Students will find these passages about gardens to be equally fascinating. There are good gardens, flower gardens, royal gardens, and garden adventures!
At breakfast, Sarah saw that her mother was wearing overalls. That meant that she was planning to work in the garden. “What are you planting today?” asked Sarah. “Today I will plant radishes and carrots,” answered Sarah’s mother. “Would you like to help?” Sarah was happy. She wanted to learn more…
Read MoreIn a patch of garden, in a sunny corner of the backyard, stood a proud group of yellow lilies. They were tall flowers: elegant, graceful, and beautiful. They were surrounded by a ring of scruffy, prickly, purple thistles that had sprung up recently with all the April showers and May…
Read MoreThink about a garden. It is filled with plants that have flowers. How did they get there? What makes a flower grow? First, there is a seed. The seed is hard on the outside. That keeps what is inside nice and safe. Inside the seed is a baby plant. There…
Read MoreLittle Women is about four sisters growing up during the American Civil War. Each sister has a different personality. Meg, the eldest, is calm and dignified. Jo is energetic, bubbly, and hopes to be a writer. Beth is quiet, kind, and shy. Amy is a little spoiled, vain, and artistic.…
Read MoreIt was early spring and Nana was in the backyard with her grandchildren. Amy, Michael, and Justin were playing when Nana said, “I’m going to start planting my garden. Who wants to help me?” “What are going to plant, Nana?” asked Amy. “I like big, yellow sunflowers.” “I’m going to…
Read MoreThe King looked at his garden from the balcony. “I can’t stand it any longer. We have to find a gardener who can bring my garden to life.” “We’ve tried,” said the Queen. “No matter who works in the garden, they can’t get anything to grow.” The King tightened his…
Read More“I’m bored,” said Billy. He sighed loudly, making a huffing sound to show his mother that he was unhappy. “Please stop complaining, Billy.” Mom sighed herself to show Billy that she didn’t like his behavior. “Why don’t you go outside and play?” “I don’t want to. There’s nothing to do,” said…
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