December 5th, 2016 is World Soil Day

Have you ever stopped to notice that there is a holiday {or day of observation} dedicated to just about everything?

This year, I’ve picked a couple of my favorites each month to celebrate.  Maybe I’ll hang streamers, maybe I’ll send cards…maybe I’ll just go ahead and pour myself a tall glass of whatever we’re supposed to be celebrating.  Afterall, life is short, and our National calendar is full.  Let’s make the most of it, shall we?

It seemed only appropriate that I mention that December 5th is World Soil Day.  The day originated in 2002 when the International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) made a resolution proposing the 5th of December be World Soil Day “in order to celebrate the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural system and as a vital contributor to human well-being.”  Since I am pretty fond of growing stuff in the soil, I figured I should totally celebrate.

You can celebrate by nurturing your own soil {compost, improving soil, crop rotation, etc.}, by educating yourself on the environmental issues that face our beloved dirt, or by planting something that gives back to the soil…in this case, the “ground” is the limit.

Now what are you waiting for?  Get out there and celebrate!

~Mavis