Hey dirt enthusiasts! Ever heard the saying “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”? Well, at Estes Park Golf Course in Colorado, they’ve tweaked that wisdom to “when elk give you droppings, make premium topsoil.” And boy, do they have a story to tell!Mother Nature’s Unexpected GiftAt a breathtaking elevation of 8,000 feet, Superintendent John… [Read More]
Soil Conservation
Dirt-y Books: 5 Sci-Fi Novels That’ll Make You Fall in Love with Soil
Let’s dig into something we literally walk all over every day – soil! (Get it? Dig? I’ll show myself out…) You might think dirt is, well, just dirt, but these five science fiction authors are about to make you eat your words – though please don’t actually eat dirt, leave that to the earthworms!Why Should… [Read More]
The “Use Food Well” Revolution: Unlocking Food’s Hidden Potential
When you look inside your fridge and see wilting vegetables, stale bread, and mystery leftovers, do you see trash or possibility? Chef Joel Gamoran sees the latter. With his visionary “Use Food Well” campaign, he’s leading a movement to combat food waste by transforming the way we cook and creatively repurpose ingredients.The Shocking Main Event:… [Read More]
The Tiniest Wingmen: How Bacteria Play Matchmaker in Your Garden
Hey dirt fans! Remember that friend who always knew how to make you look good at parties? Well, plants have those too – except these wingmen are so tiny, you need a microscope to spot them. Let’s dig into the wild world of soil bacteria and their secret role as nature’s ultimate matchmakers!The Love Connection… [Read More]
Decoding Dirt: A Kids’ Guide to Understanding Soil’s Secrets
Picture this: Belle and Ryatt, two intrepid young explorers from the wilds of South Dakota, aged just 7 and 5, embark on a quest for knowledge with a question that has stumped philosophers, gardeners, and kids with dirty hands throughout the ages: “What is dirt?” Into this scene steps a hero, not in a cape,… [Read More]
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