Teaming With Microbes podcast

Jeff and Jonathan talk about why leaves change colors in the fall, the benefits of leaving leaves on the lawn, using them for compost and other tips for getting ready for winter.

Jeff and Jonathan learn about one of Alaska’s strangest animals in a fascinating conversation with Don Larson, Ph.D.

Jeff and Jonathan talk about the importance of soil microbes in gardening.

Jeff and Jonathan play “Myth vs. Truth” for the organic gardener.

It’s that time of year in Alaska.

This week, Jeff and Jonathan talk about ways to “firewise” your home or property.

This week, Jeff and Jonathan confront formidable garden foes: massive 4-inch slugs and the legendary foot-long hammerhead worms.

This week, Jeff and Jonathan talk about the art of tree planting.

This week, Jeff and Jonathan discuss the undervalued potential of cover crops, moving beyond just clover — an unexpected ally in your garden, not a weed!

This week, Jeff and Jonathan discuss the diverse matter that falls from the sky, including fireweed seeds, cottonwood seeds and pollen.

Also in this episode, Jeff and Jonathan talk about the beneficial role of the soil food web in heavy rain conditions.

Also in this episode, Jeff and Jonathan talk about reasons to incorporate flowers into vegetable gardens.

This episode, Jeff and Jonathan talk about the impact of weather on plant growth. Plus aphids and tomatoes.

This episode, Jeff and Jonathan discuss how to care for your plants during unseasonably cool weather.

In this episode, Jeff and Mike Amaranthus discuss all things mycorrhizal fungi, and dive into Mike’s book “Fry, Thrive, or Die.”

In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan have some advice on lawn care — and adjusting expectations about what a lawn should be.

In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan emphasize the importance of exercising patience and caring for the soil food web as plants continue to grow.

In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan share practical tips for easier lawn maintenance, including regular watering, leaving clippings on the lawn and applying compost.

In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan are all about spring gardening, including the critical process of “hardening off” plants.

In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan take a deep dive into the start of Alaska’s growing season.

Also: Jeff and Jonathan answer questions from listeners.

We’ll guide you down a soil food web highway as you tackle early-season garden tasks, from lawn care to planting beds and more.

A new weekly podcast about organic gardening with longtime Alaska garden and growing columnist Jeff Lowenfels. This week’s discussion centers around microbe food.

A new weekly podcast about organic gardening with longtime Alaska garden and growing columnist Jeff Lowenfels.

Here’s a new weekly podcast about organic gardening with longtime Alaska garden and growing columnist Jeff Lowenfels.