Worms, cash and community

Yes, there’s a connection.

Worms help break down organic matter in the compost pile making gold for the garden. Compost contains nutrients that nourish every vegetable and flower, annual or perennial. Martha Foley and Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Amy Ivy talked about leaf compost yesterday, and earlier this year, Lucy Martin wrote about raising worms for her composting/gardening efforts.

What’s cash? Well, it nourishes NCPR. Your gifts feed this station and keep us growing each year.

Okay, this sounds kind of corny. So I’m not going to beat the metaphor to a pulp.

But here’s what I’m thinking: I look at my garden and I know that everything good that happens in it happens because of the quality of the soil. I don’t care how good your seed is, how much you water and weed, or how fancy the fencing. If the soil isn’t good, there is only so much you can expect from your garden. It’s all about the dirt.

So it is with NCPR. We have great people working here. We have modest but adequate studio spaces. What makes the station sing and excel is our community. Your cash and comments, your encouragement and constructive criticism, make it possible for us to really grow, to keep doing more for you.

Let’s just say your cash is to the station as the worm is to the compost pile. (That has got to be a first in the world of fundraising pitches–and I hope irresistible to you!) Throw some worms on the compost pile this week and we’ll feed your hearts and minds.

Thanks.