Dirt

Our latest episode is all about the wild, wonderful world beneath our feet. Where does the word “dirt” come from? How do plants get nutrients from the soil? Could getting dirty be good for you? What about eating dirt? Nichole interviews Brandy Hall at Shades of Green Permaculture and learns about the importance of mindful landscape design, and how kids can get involved in healthy soil projects at home. We speak with biochar expert Peter Olivier about how charred organic matter can make soil healthier, and interview archeologist Casey Sharp about the amazing stories dirt can reveal about ancient people. We investigate garden grubs with a gaggle of kid correspondents, shine a light on the fascinating process of photosynthesis, feature a Bobby the Bigfoot guest-hosted Cryptid Corner, and as always present the usual jokes, riddles, Favorite Sound and Grandparent Stories. Timestamps for this episode are available below. Parents: visit our website to help your kids contribute jokes or favorite sounds, or to send us a message: www.wildinterest.com/submissions 0:00 - Episode 8 intro 1:19 - Etymology of Dirt 4:02 - Riddle Question 4:22 - Permaculture 11:13 - Biochar 13:53 - Favorite Sound 14:53 - Grubs 18:33 - Mabuhay Moment 20:22 - Magic Dirt 22:59 - Joke Time 24:03 - Archeology 28:39 - Grandparent Stories 31:27 - Good Dirt 34:26 - Cryptid Corner: The Loveland Frogman 37:08 - Riddle Answer 37:45 - Call for Reviews and Submissions 38:32 - Credits 39:03 - Bloopers wildinterest.com