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TIL the old timer at the hardware store knew more about my soil than any app.
He'd just look at a handful and nod. Now I scan barcodes on bags and read reviews from strangers.
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parkerp801mo ago
That old timer knowing soil? Heard real pros can tell by feel.
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dylanr801mo ago
Actually, what gets me is how that skill reads the whole land, not just the dirt. A pro might notice how water pools in one spot after a light rain, or where the moss grows thick on the north side of the trees. They see why certain plants always struggle in a corner of the field even if the soil feels the same. It's less about the dirt in your hand and more about the story the whole place is telling.
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