Teaming With Microbes

Jeff Lowenfels, Jonathan White

A podcast about organic gardening using the soil food web

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20 episodes
Updated Dec 6, 2024

Episodes20

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Dec 6, 2024 · 17 min
How plants survive winter
Jeff and Jonathan talk about amaryllis care, how shrubs and trees survive winter, and World Soil Day
Nov 22, 2024 · 19 min
The science of thermogenesis
Jeff and Jonathan discuss the art of “forcing the bulb”, the science of thermogenesis and ice melting techniques in cold climates
Nov 15, 2024 · 27 min
Winter lawns
Jeff and Jonathan discuss ways to care for lawns during the winter
Nov 8, 2024 · 25 min
Tis the season (for gardening)
Jeff is back from vacation, and he’s ready to talk about gardening during the holiday season
Oct 25, 2024 · 30 min
The neophyte gardener
Jeff’s on vacation so Jonathan and gives Evan some gardening tips
Oct 18, 2024 · 24 min
Fall gardening tips
Jeff and Jonathan discuss fall lawn care, indoor gardening for winter, and annual seed planting for spring.
Oct 11, 2024 · 19 min
Science and poinsettias
Jeff and Jonathan dig into some gardening science before discussing poinsettia care
Oct 4, 2024 · 29 min
Understanding how frost affects your garden
Jeff and Jonathan discuss various types of frost and their effects on gardens.
Sep 27, 2024 · 42 min
All about garlic
Jeff and Jonathan discuss the ins and outs of planting and harvesting garlic
Sep 20, 2024 · 39 min
Cluster flies in the garden
Jeff and Jonathan discuss the intriguing relationship between cluster flies and the garden
Sep 13, 2024 · 29 min
Springtails and the soil food web
Jeff and Jonathan discuss how a tiny insect helps nurture the soil food web
Sep 6, 2024 · 33 min
Soil testing for healthier gardens
Jeff and Jonathan discuss the benefits of soil testing for a healthier garden
Aug 30, 2024 · 25 min
Building healthy soil structure
A conversational guide to building healthy and robust soil structure
Aug 23, 2024 · 26 min
Embrace the fungus
A deep dive into the benefits of mushrooms and fungal activity in lawns and meadows
Aug 16, 2024 · 23 min
Gardening in the rain
Jeff and Jonathan explore strategies for helping your garden flourish in waterlogged soil
Aug 9, 2024 · 21 min
All about hydrangeas
Jeff and Jonathan talk about the curious chemistry of hydrangeas
Aug 2, 2024 · 23 min
Into the meadowverse
Jeff and Jonathan talk about ways to care for your lawns and meadows
Jul 26, 2024 · 35 min
Harvest season
Jeff and Jonathan discuss efficient ways of harvesting plants from the garden
Jul 19, 2024 · 33 min
Edible in Alaska
Jeff and Jonathan discuss a variety of edible wildflowers in Alaska
Jul 12, 2024 · 26 min
Cottonwood conundrum
Jeff and Jonathan discuss some interesting facts about cottonwood