Jean Stage is a 13 year Boise resident and a nine year Ada County Master Gardener. Her interest in soil health began in 2014 with the book The Soils Will Save Us by Kristin Ohlson. She has since attended many soil health conferences both local and regional, and the No Till on the Plains Soil Health Conference in Wichita, Kansas. Her understanding of the relationship between plants, the microbiology in the soil and the atmosphere has deepened and she wants to pass that information on to the public. That's why she enjoys teaching through Boise's Community Education program. In addition to building soil, constructing compost piles and growing a pollinator garden,Jean loves to hike in the foothills, cook and eat good food, and drink beer! This Spring, Jean is teaching Soil Health 1, 2, & 3!