All episodes of Teaming With Microbes

Teaming With Microbes

Episodes

Jeff’s gardening hacks

This week the team shares early season gardening tips, and answers listener queries on compost tea and birch water.

Published 05/24/24

Flawn seed kits with Anthony Nied

This week Jeff and Jonathan talk with Anthony Nied, owner of Flawn Seed Kits.

Published 05/17/24

Tomato Myths

This week Jeff and Jonathan dig deep into tomato myths

Published 05/10/24

Finding you soil’s sweet spot

This week Jeff and Jonathan dig into ways you can get the most out of our soil

Published 05/03/24

All about voles

This week,Jeff and Jonathan dig into the topic of voles in the yard and garden.

Published 04/26/24

Preparing your soil for healthy plants

This week Jeff and Jonathan discuss ways to prep soil for a healthy garden.

Published 04/19/24

Is plastic-free gardening achievable?

This week, Jeff and Jonathan break down the challenges of plastic-free gardening

Published 04/12/24

Should you sterilize your soil?

This week, Jeff and Jonathan debunk myths about soil sterilization

Published 04/05/24

Starting your seeds

This week, Jeff and Jonathan talk about best practices for starting your seeds

Published 03/29/24

Bears in the garden

This week, Jeff and Jonathan talk about ways to keep bears out of the garden, and more.

Published 03/22/24

All about hanging baskets

This week, Jeff and Jonathan explore the intricacies of hanging baskets.

Published 03/15/24

Spring garden chores

This week Jeff and Jonathan celebrate the coming spring and gardening season

Published 03/08/24

Plants that glow?

This week Jeff and Jonathan talk about the science of bioluminescence in plants

Published 03/01/24

How microbes affect the taste of food

Jeff and Jonathan discuss how microbes affect the taste of food

Published 02/23/24

Rhizophagy rundown

Jeff and Jonathan discuss the relationship between rhizophagy, nitrogen, and plant root growth

Published 02/16/24

Alaska birch syrup with Ted Hammers

Jeff and Jonathan talk all things birch syrup with Alaska Wild Harvest co-owner, Ted Hammers

Published 02/09/24

The surprising benefits of snow in gardening

Jeff and Jonathan discuss how a heavy snowpack can actually be good for the soil

Published 02/02/24

The best manure for organic gardening

Jeff and Jonathan talk microplastics in the soil, microbial fuel cells, as well as the best kinds of manure for gardening

Published 01/26/24

Is plastic pollution killing your soil?

Jeff and Jonathan discuss the dangers of plastic pollution in soil

Published 01/19/24

New Year’s gardening resolutions

Jeff and Jonathan bring in 2024 with some New Year’s gardening resolutions.

Published 01/05/24

What the heck is biochar?

Jeff and Jonathan dig into some scientific studies about biochar

Published 12/29/23

Superheroes in the soil

The team digs into more science about fungi, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR), and other superheroes in the soil.

Published 12/22/23

The power of mycorrhizal fungai

Jeff and Jonathan dig deep into the science of mycorrhizal fungai

Published 12/15/23

Coffee in the garden

Jeff and Jonathan dive into the science of coffee and how you can use coffee grounds in your garden

Published 12/08/23

The power of ramial wood chips in the garden

The guys dive into the science of ramial wood chips and how they can benefit the soil food web.

Published 12/01/23