Act I

The Soil

Soil is the source and destiny of life. What happens in the soil, the unseen, is more important than what you can see. It shapes the seen. The soil is in many ways the soul of the site. It's alive, with billions of creatures in each handful. These creatures - worms, bacteria, funguses, molds, insects, and others - feed primarily on decaying plants. A wise gardener or farmer feeds the life of the soil. The soil then feeds the crops. A vineyard or garden is only as good as its soil is healthy.