GARDENER

Plants need water to grow, right? But did you know that there are some plants, called aquatic plants, that live completely under water? Plants usually get the carbon dioxide they need from the air. So how do aquatic plants thrive under water? These plants don't need air to live because they get the oxygen and food they need from the surrounding water and from photosynthesis, which is the act of turning water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight into carbohydrates and oxygen. The people who care for these plants are called aquatic gardeners. To find out more about aquatic gardening, visit the Aquatic Gardeners Association online: http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org.