In the Vanier College school garden, I took a picture of a small pond surrounded by herbs and plants. At first glance, it kind of just looks like muddy water sitting in the ground, but it actually has an important purpose. The pond was made because animals like squirrels, for example, were eating the fruits and vegetables in the garden. The animals weren't eating them because they were hungry, but because they were very thirsty. Since they had no water nearby, they had no choice but to eat the garden plants (like cucumbers that are full of water). Therefore, the pond helps solve this…