A Spoonful of Soil Helps the World Go Round

Basic Soil Science, Soil Testing, Amendments, Composting, Cover Crops, and Watering Techniques

By: Nydia Needham

Narrated by: Stephanie Barry

Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

You may be surprised to discover that there are more living things in one teaspoon of soil than there are people on the planet. In just one spoonful of healthy soil, there is a huge variety of nutrients, minerals, micro-organisms–an immense natural resource. Many life forms make soil their home, and in turn, most other animals depend upon them for food.

There is no aspect of agriculture that is more important and fundamental than soil, yet we are losing vast quantities of it every day to development of land, destruction of forests, erosion, and pollution. Without soil, we would not survive–plants couldn’t grow, trees couldn’t grow tall, and earthworms and insects would have no home. Soil also helps biodiversity–it provides habitats for organisms such as fungi, microbes, and insects, as well as for the roots of plants.

Not only is looking after our soil important for all living things and in the fight against climate change, knowing how best to meet your soil’s needs is a key task for every keen gardener, ensuring you get the most out of your garden.

Discovering the science behind soil and what’s really happening in the earth can help you change the way you think about soil, and also help you to create the garden you have always been dreaming of, making growing your veggies much more enjoyable than before.

Drawing upon years of experience in the garden, Nydia will teach you all you need to know about soil to create abundancy in your garden.

In A Spoonful of Soil Helps the World Go Round, you’ll learn:

• The different types of soil.
• What nutrients soil needs.
• How to know what type of soil you have.
• How to test your soil’s pH.
• How to test the composition of your soil.
• How to avoid the most common mistakes made.
• The importance of water.
• The importance of cover crops.
• Composting and mulching.

And much more!

You may think that learning about soil is too sciency and technical for you, but the information in this audiobook is broken down into easy-to-understand language, so that you can learn the science without all the jargon.

And you’ll learn how to be an expert with soil in no time!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 Natalie Sanderson (P)2023 Natalie Sanderson

For all gardening enthusiasts!

A very simple, yet super interesting book on gardening and the relationship of soil type on plant growth. This book is immensely useful for all the people who love gardening in their homes. It contains the complete guide on the types of soil and how they differently impact plant growth.
The book illustrates all the varieites of soil, composting, mulching, and permaculture associated with them alongwith a complete guide on establishing a firm plant base using these, while gardening.
The author is calling all those fond of gardening!!

Educational and practical

This is a good resource when thinking about sustainability in action I. Our homes. The topic on composting was eye opening. Understanding the process is indeed the first step to making life changing improvements in how we live daily! We’ll done!

Such a Great Resource

I highly recommend this book! The author’s knowledge of soil and its impact on the planet is extraordinary. From nutrients to animal life, soil is made up of fundamental building blocks. Overdevelopment, deforestation and pollution are causing valuable soil to become scarcer each year. This audiobook provides key insight into best gardening practices through a proper understanding of the soil you use. The author uses her own gardening experience to help you create a plentiful and healthy garden of you own. The narrative covers soil types, soil nutrition (not just water it and hope for the best), crop types, gardening errors and so much more. This is a layman’s guide to gardening with proper soil to promote healthy food as well as a healthy ecosystem. This is a must listen.

It is very useful information

This book is very practical for home gardening. It's winter and I'm working through the methods I learned in the book to feed the soil in my front yard. When spring comes, I can plant some new flowers and tiny trees. I recommended this book to my mom, who is a big fan of planting flowers, and I think this book will be very meaningful to her.

A LOT OF USEFUL INFORMATION

This is an excellent beginner's book because it covers all the fundamentals. It also contains useful information for those looking to enhance their established gardens in more environmentally friendly ways. It provides a decently thorough introduction to numerous topics—enough to get going—but can also be utilized as a starting point for additional in-depth research on certain genres. I adore how the emphasis is on naturally enhancing soil, how it explains composting ratios, provides a ton of examples and comments, and how it describes a variety of techniques, including which are simplest, toughest, quickest, best for bulk materials, best for tiny spaces, etc. I'm still giving it five stars because it's so great. strongly advise.

Educational A Must Have!

So amazing book highly recommended, well written and narrated! I loved it! I am all about healthy eating and that starts with the Soil, This book will help and guide you on how to give your plants what they need. It's packed with science and explanation that everyone would need. Thank you Nydia for writing this book.

Soil is Essential for a Thiving Garden

If you are a gardener, farmer, or even just an enthusiast looking to improve your soil, then this audiobook is a must-listen! The author covers every aspect of soil science, including soil testing, amendments, composting, cover crops, and watering techniques, providing a comprehensive guide to cultivating a healthy environment for plant growth. The book is well-structured, starting with the history of soil and moving on to the different soil types, soil health, nutrients, minerals, and compost.

What is unique about the book is the level of descriptive detail, delving deep into the fascinating inner workings of the soil world. The author explains the role of organic matter, the importance of different nutrients in soil, and how to prevent rainwater from washing away vital elements. The audiobook also considers the regional impact of weather and other environmental factors, providing invaluable advice for gardeners living in different parts of the world. One of the most interesting portions of the audiobook is the description of the Floating Gardens of Myanmar. Fascinating!

Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their soil and cultivate a thriving garden. The information is presented in a clear and accessible way, making it easy to understand and apply to your own gardening practices. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to create a healthy and sustainable environment for plant growth.

Really nice plant book

I’m starting a new garden project and needed to learn the basics. This book is wonderful.Is a great book for referencing information about a certain flower, if it is in the book.Lots of good info for beginners.

Soil science for everyone!

A Spoonful of Soil Helps the World Go Round is an invaluable resource for any gardener, farmer or enthusiast who wants to understand how to best take care of and replenish their soil. The book covers basic soil science, soil testing, amendments, composting, cover crops and watering techniques. It delves deep into the fascinating inner workings of the soil world – a topic often overlooked – but so crucial for global health. This comprehensive guide will help anyone cultivate a healthy environment in which to sustain life and grow plenty of plants! And let's remember, without healthy soil not too much else on Earth can exist! So this book is sure to be helpful to anyone looking to make a positive difference in their corner of the world.

Lots of valuable information

My brother and I bougth 5 acres to cultivares and looking how to improve the land I found this wonderful audio. Full of los of information. From field test,compost, irrigation techniques and much more. Thanks for making this information easy to understand.