Never underestimate the value of good dirt - rich, organic soil, fertile land, healthy earth. Many places may be more beautiful, rugged, or inspiring, but nothing can beat the growing capabilities of good old Minnesota. We simply have good dirt. And from good dirt comes a good garden - or so we hope. After 33 years of life, and 10 years of vegetarianism, I have finally created a vegetable garden. The kids and I are doing it as a science experiment. We are making hypotheses, recording observations, and graphing results. We are throwing around elaborate words like chlorophyll and photosynthesis. But most importantly we are playing with the hose, digging for worms, and enjoying the sunshine. Simple abundance....
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