Life in the Soil
Life in the Soil by James B. Nardi is one of those hidden gems that a publisher forgot to hype. It reads like a companion book to Teaming with Microbes, showcasing the life just a little bit larger --- big enough for us to see with our naked eyes in most cases.
The book includes some
fascinating information about the roles of invertebrates (and some
vertebrates) in soil building, cycling, and health, but the meat of the
text is a field guide to the main types of critters you'll find in the
dirt. Each entry is illustrated with beautiful black-and-white
drawings, and the author highlights something fascinating about each
one.
I usually give away books
after I read them, but this one merits a semi-permanent place on my
bookshelf. Stay tuned for a lunchtime series that will hit the
highlights, but you might consider picking up a copy for yourself if you
really want to open your eyes to life in the soil.
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About us: Anna Hess and Mark Hamilton spent over a decade living self-sufficiently in the mountains of Virginia before moving north to start over from scratch in the foothills of Ohio. They've experimented with permaculture, no-till gardening, trailersteading, home-based microbusinesses and much more, writing about their adventures in both blogs and books.
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