Finally it was time for class to begin. The Professor introduced himself and threw out the first question. Well it wasn't really a question. Tell one thing you know about plants? Okay. With a million and one possibilities, Jasmine went for the obvious.

She raised her hand and when it was her turn to speak, she added her two cents to the conversation. "Plants rely on a number of environmental factors to grow and thrive. Appropriate temperature, adequate water and sunlight, compatible soil all combine to make plants healthy. If any one of these things is lacking, the plant's health and growth will be affected."