Describe Miss Maudie Atkinson. Why does Scout like her so much?

Scout often sits with their neighbor, the avid gardener Miss Maudie Atkinson, watches the sun set on her front steps, or partakes of Miss Maudie's fine homemade cake. Miss Maudie is honest in her speech and her ways, with a witty tongue, and Scout considers her a trusted friend. Much like Scout's father, Ms. Maudie is progressive in her perspective on life, education, and race issues. 

a women in the neighborhood who allowed scout and jem to play in her yard, eat, and explore.