Burrowers by Mari Eckstein GowerEach time I dig in my garden, I'm reminded how alive and dynamic the soil is. As I work I encounter the obvious burrowers: rabbits, moles and other small mammals. My compost pile wriggles with insect life. But I've learned that soil is also home to less visible creatures such as: bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa. Using biochemical processes such as nitrogen fixation, these organisms affect the structure and stability of soil. They contribute to