Soil Stories & Much, Much More
This page is being updated. June 13, 2025.
When a Tree Falls
Blocked. Broken. Still holding on. At 4:00 a.m., a fallen tree stopped us on the only road to my son’s 100-mile marathon. It wasn’t just a trunk in the way—it was a moment that made me look again at what causes trees to fall, and how often it has more to do with us than with storms. Later that week, I saw another fallen tree—this time with roots barely a foot deep, surrounded by pavement and shallow soil. One broke from within. The other never stood a chance. In this reflection, I write about soil that supports, soil that resists,…
Soil Lessons for Sinking Cities
WWII gardens. Sinking cities. Two stories that made me look down — at the soil beneath my feet. We are building above while forgetting what holds us up below. And now, the cracks are showing. This piece explores how healthy soil, recharge wells, and microbial life offer hope for restoring resilience — one gram at a time.