The story

When fine weather returns, the path still shows signs of the rain. In a bare patch, the water has carried away some soil. Among the low-growing plants, the ground has stayed better protected. Sami bends down without leaving the path. ‘Does this grass help too?’ ‘Plant cover can help hold the soil in place,’ explains the grower. ‘We choose it and look after it according to the place and the water available.’ Rumo looks at the olive grove.

It does not have to look like a swept floor. Ada draws blades of grass between the trees. Leo follows a little water trail until it disappears. The oil’s journey also depends on the soil staying in place. ‘A.D.O.S. INTERNATIONAL is also committed to learning about and protecting the environment,’ says Curiosone. ‘We will keep asking questions about water and soil.’ Ada adds a drop and a small tree to the notebook.