Teaming With Microbes

Jeff Lowenfels, Jonathan White

A podcast about organic gardening using the soil food web

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85 episodes
Updated Dec 6, 2024

Episodes85

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Sep 22, 2023 · 40 min
Leaving summer behind
The guys prepare for winter as the leaves start to fall
Sep 15, 2023 · 41 min
Wood frogs and gardens?
Jeff and Jonathan learn about one of Alaska’s strangest animals in a fascinating conversation with Don Larson, Ph.D.
Sep 8, 2023 · 41 min
Soil microbes and early preparation
Jeff and Jonathan emphasize the vital role of soil microbes in gardening.
Sep 1, 2023 · 44 min
The gardening game show
Jeff and Jonathan play “Myth vs. Truth” for the organic gardener.
Aug 25, 2023 · 37 min
The mushrooms are coming
Jeff and Jonathan take a deep dive into mushrooms.
Aug 18, 2023 · 35 min
Firewise
Jeff and Jonathan talk “firewising” your home, transplanting plants, and more.
Aug 11, 2023 · 44 min
Bad worms
Jeff and Jonathan talk bad worms, garlic, and kohlrabi!
Aug 4, 2023 · 42 min
Roots, bugs, and ashes
Jeff and Jonathan discuss tree planting strategies, gardening impacts of forest fires, and organic pest control techniques.
Jul 28, 2023 · 39 min
Understanding cover crops
Jeff and Jonathan delve into the benefits of cover crops, seasonal plant care, and more!
Jul 21, 2023 · 34 min
Rain, seeds, and lawns
Jeff and Jonathan delve into airborne plant phenomena, provide tips to handle rainy weather, as well as insights on effective lawn management.
Jul 14, 2023 · 34 min
Don't smell the daisies
This week, Jeff and Jonathan delve into year-round soil feeding and more!
Jul 7, 2023 · 39 min
From lawns to meadows
The guys discuss converting lawns into meadows, the surprising nature of tomato flowers, and incorporating flowers in vegetable gardens.
Jun 30, 2023 · 32 min
Winds of growth: perennials vs. annuals
Jeff and Jonathan discuss the impact of weather on plant growth, dealing with aphids in greenhouses, and more!
Jun 23, 2023 · 31 min
Cool weather care
Jeff and Jonathan discuss the importance of observing plants during cool weather to meet their needs, such as pest control, staking, and more!
Jun 16, 2023 · 41 min
Fungi masterclass with Dr. Mike Amaranthus
An interview with the master of all things fungi, Dr. Mike Amaranthus
Jun 9, 2023 · 38 min
Did the dandelions win?
Jeff and Jonathan take a deep dive into lawn care using the soil food web
Jun 2, 2023 · 32 min
Bark beetles, root maggots and worms, oh my!
Jeff and Jonathan discuss bark beetles, water management, mulching, lawn resilience, and practical advice for addressing moss, maggots, and slugs in the garden.
May 26, 2023 · 40 min
Redefining the lawn
In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan redefine traditional lawn care with tips on maintenance, composting, organic vegetable gardening, and effective growth techniques
May 19, 2023 · 30 min
Spring into composting
This week Jeff and Jonathan offer invaluable advice on spring organic gardening, from mastering composting techniques to acclimating plants and understanding the role of phytohormones in fostering robust growth.
May 12, 2023 · 43 min
Seeds, soil, and sunshine
Jeff and Jonathan explore the start of the gardening season in Alaska, touching on soil preparation techniques, seed planting temperatures, composting and more!