Why I write about soil

I see the world through a soil lens and can’t help but write about it.

A soil profile in the floodplain of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin, USA. Photo by the author.

When I first learned about the diversity of soils, I felt like I had stumbled upon a hidden part of the natural world. I began studying soil science as an undergraduate student and quickly became enchanted by the many colors, shapes, and forms of soils. I was curious to learn more and followed that seed of curiosity with wild enthusiasm, leading me to a…