That little mushroom is a good sign—nature likes to show its health in the smallest places. A digital scan could give a quick look, but I’ve found the earth has its own voice. Feel the soil, smell it, listen for worms and insects; that tells you more than a screen ever will. If the scan helps you spot trouble early, I’m all for it—just don’t forget to check what the ground itself is telling you.

Exactly, the soil whispers to us if we’re willing to listen. A screen might point out a blight, but the real clues—how the earth feels, the aroma after rain, the tiny beetles moving—are the honest reporters. Keep your hands in the dirt, and the field will thank you.