Teaming With Microbes

Jeff Lowenfels, Jonathan White

A podcast about organic gardening using the soil food web

Episodes85

May 5, 2023 · 40 min
Unlocking the secrets of essential plant nutrients
This week's podcast explores the crucial role of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium in plant nutrition and how gardeners can maintain a healthy soil ecosystem.
Apr 28, 2023 · 35 min
Navigating the spring soil food web
Discover the secrets of the soil food web to tackle early season gardening chores, from lawn care to planting beds and more.
Apr 21, 2023 · 26 min
Feeding the microbes for healthy plant growth
In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan discuss the importance of feeding microbes in the soil food web and the role of bacterial rhizophagy in promoting plant growth.
Apr 14, 2023 · 48 min
Soil food web critters with an emphasis on fungi
A plant's exudate attracts bacteria and fungi and they feed the plant when eaten by other soil food web members. They also build all important soil structure.
Apr 7, 2023 · 42 min
Time to garden with science and the soil food web
An introduction to the soil food web, and using it to garden.