as the roots spread down into the soil where they draw in the water and nutrients. Then the children find different ways to represent the rain falling and the sun shining before developing the ...

Plants need water for photosynthesis. Water transports nutrients and minerals from the soil to the plant. But water is valuable in other ways. Moist soil insulates roots ... a hard rain or snow.

Irises are hardy, low-maintenance perennials admired for their stunning flowers and diverse color palettes, which range from ...