Teaming With Microbes

This week Jeff and Jonathan talk about why leaves change colors in the fall.  They also discuss the benefits of leaving leaves on the lawn, using them for compost, or to enhance the health of your me…

This week Jeff and Jonathan hop into a stimulating conversation with Don Larson, an assistant professor at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.  They discuss his research on the polar physiology of w…

This week Jeff and Jonathan talk about the importance of soil microbes in gardening. They touch on planting garlic, tulips, and daffodils, but emphasize the need for early preparation. 

Additionally, …

This week Jeff and Jonathan commiserate about the weather before diving into an entertaining game of “Myth vs Truth” for the organic gardener.

After the break, they discuss Jeff’s book, Teaming With N…

It is ‘shroom time. Jeff gets a bit crazy about his favorites and Jonathan reveals he has never eaten one! Who doesn’t like mushrooms, even in lawns?

Of course, the duo also dips into some listener qu…

This week, Jeff and Jonathan talk about ways to “firewise” your home or property.  They also discuss transplanting plants, shrubs or trees, as well as the abundance of mushrooms and fungi popping up …

Jeff and Jonathan confront formidable garden foes: massive 4-inch slugs and the legendary 1-foot-long hammerhead worms. If they were vampires, maybe the garlic ordering and fall planting would ward t…

This week, Jeff and Jonathan delve into the art of tree planting, sharing insights and techniques the 'Teaming With Microbes' way. They also discuss the impact of forest fires on gardening, discussin…

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! 

Later, they talk about seasonal care for lila…

This week, Jeff and Jonathan discuss the diverse matter that falls from the sky, including: fireweed seeds, cottonwood seeds, and pollen. They explore these fascinating plant phenomena and how they i…

This week, Jeff and Jonathan debunk the myth that soil feeding is a fall-only activity and discuss innovative soil nourishing options - one even involves urine! 

They also explore the beneficial role …

This week, Jeff and Jonathan share progress reports on converting lawns into meadows - highlighting sightings of violas, tiger swallowtail butterflies, false spirea, and more!

They also discuss creati…

​​In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan discuss the influence of weather on plant growth. While annuals suffer from unfavorable conditions, perennials thrive in windy weather. They mention the importanc…

This week, Jeff and Jonathan discuss how to care for your plants during unseasonably cool weather. They emphasize the importance of observing your plants to identify any issues such as pests, the nee…

This week, the team learns there is more than one way to say fungi!

But just to be sure, Jeff introduces the show’s very first guest , none other than  the OG of all things mycorrhizal fungi, Dr. Mike…

This week Jeff and Jonathan delve into the fascinating world of lawn care and the soil food web. 

They discuss effective strategies to combat dandelions and decide whether the grass collector is right…

This week Jeff and Jonathan emphasize the importance of exercising patience and caring for the soil food web as plants continue to grow. They delve into the issue of bark beetles invading trees, prov…

In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan explore a new vision for lawns, shifting away from the traditional weed-free grass obsession. They share practical tips for easier lawn maintenance, including regul…

In this episode, Jeff and Jonathan discuss spring organic gardening. 

They share tips on what to look out for during your spring inspection, from signs of emerging life to possible remnants of winter …

This week Jeff and Jonathan take a deep dive into the season's start to gardening in Alaska. They cover a range of topics from warming soils and hardening off starts, to the science of willow water a…