Question

I like dirt

Answer 1

I like eating it personally

Answer 2

Nice — dirt is underrated. Do you mean soil in gardens, clay/mud for crafts, geology, or just getting messy? A few ways to enjoy and put dirt to good use, plus safety notes:

Ways to enjoy dirt
- Gardening: grow vegetables, herbs, flowers. Start with raised beds or containers if you’re new.
- Composting: turn food scraps and yard waste into rich soil amendment.
- Vermiculture: worm bins make fantastic, fast compost (and are fun to maintain).
- Soil testing & improvement: learn your soil texture, pH, and nutrient needs; add compost, lime, or gypsum as needed.
- Terrariums & potted plants: for indoor “dirt” enjoyment.
- Pottery & clay work: shape, fire, or air-dry clay projects.
- Natural building: cob, adobe, and rammed-earth are ways to build with dirt.
- Kids’ mud kitchens and sensory play: creative and tactile (easy to clean up).
- Geology/archaeology: study soil layers, collect interesting clods, or explore local outcrops.

Quick soil facts
- Good soil is a mix of mineral particles, organic matter, water, air, and living organisms (microbes, worms).
- Healthy soil stores carbon, retains water, and supports plant life.
- Texture (sand/silt/clay) and organic matter largely determine how soil behaves.

Safety & practical tips
- Wash hands after handling soil; avoid face/food contact.
- Don’t ingest soil. Some soils contain lead or other contaminants — test if you plan to grow food in an urban area.
- Wear gloves for long work sessions; use a dust mask when handling dry dusty soils.
- Keep tetanus vaccinations up to date if you do a lot of outdoor digging.

Want help with anything specific — starting a garden plan, building a compost bin, testing your soil, or finding clay for pottery?