Overlooked and undervalued, the earth beneath our feet is more than just dirt.

In fact, soil is globally important. It feeds us and regulates our climate. The top metre of the Earth’s soil contains twice the carbon of all living plants, including trees. Join Dr Max Coleman on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Instagram account (@rbgedinburgh) for a livestreamed look at the inner workings of soil.

Presented by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in partnership with Design Exhibition Scotland