Weather IQ: Gardening

If you want to put your passion for weather into practical use, what better way than a garden? From monitoring warming and cooling trends, as well as when rains will affect your plans, a garden will give you some real-life applications for atmospheric science.

WCNC Charlotte chief meteorologist Brad Panovich explains why he has a garden and what it's taught his kids about science and weather at home. Plus, we share some tips for growing your garden and making the most of your outdoor time.

During this tutorial, Brad Panovich explains how plants use sunlight and water to survive, plus how they convert carbon dioxide into oxygen that we can breathe. Brad illustrates photosynthesis and has an easy, fun experiment you and your kids can do using some items you probably already have at home to get started in the garden. #WeatherIQ #BradPanovich #Gardening