Teaming with Microbes

The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web

By: Jeff Lowenfels, Wayne Lewis

Narrated by: Chris Lutkin

When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web. You’ll discover that healthy soil is teeming with life - not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.

This must-have guide is for everyone, from those devoted to organic gardening techniques to weekend gardeners who simply want to grow healthy plants without resorting to chemicals.

©2010 Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC

top notch

excellent presentation of essential information. it's easy to digest the information given in this book. it's all well and good to have the secret of of life, but if you can't communicate it, it's still only potential, and yet to be revealed, ie. worthless to do anyone any good. if you want to do well by the earth in any way, this book is a good starting place.

Practical Microbiology

I regret not staying in microbiology vs art school after 'reading' this book. The book giving us the science first sets us up for a treasure trove of practical knowledge that will change trillions and zillions of lives.

cadence

I did enjoy the subject matter, however the readers cadence was mechanical at times.

must read for every farmer and home gardener

amazing. packed with info. useful information for the home gardener and commercial farmer alike. as well as landscapers. save money and our soil health. soil security fights climate change and helps carbon sequestration

Wonderful, the beginning of all

I believe this book helps me to better understand the importance of my personal garden within, the gut. Feed your garden within with microbes and fiber and and they will take care of you. Eat your greens and a large variety of fruits and vegetables. Your compost tea is kind of like eating fermented vegetables that you've made yourself. This book was great. I've recommended it to many of my friends. Thank you much.

Most Helpful

I've been reading a wide assortment of books to learn how to farm in a sustainable/regenerative way. So far this was by far the most helpful book and it covers a huge range of important topics of many plant. 10/10 would recommend!

Great read, even better listen.

I really happy this book made it to audible. I don’t have the time to read as much as I would like so this helps a lot ! Now hurry up and add your other books to Audible so I can absorb all the informational nutrition. Thank you Mr. Lowenfels and everyone involved in creating this audio book. 🙏💚

good info

easily digestable scientific knowledge for gardeners. kept me engaged the whole time I was listening. would recommend to any gardeners who dislike chemical interventions.

Very Informative

Probably more useful in hard copy for reference, but if all you have time for is listening, you will learn something. It's honestly a bit too scientific for me, I could use a dumbed down version, but he does tell you just the nuts and bolts of it as well.

"Honey, this book on soil organisms is fantastic!"

Try telling your husband that!!!! He thinks i am crazy!!! As someone with absolutely NO science or biology background...This book holds a wealth of easily understood information. Yes, some concepts are very new to me but i am now inspired to learn sooo much more about each aspect of soil life and making mine better!! Thank you to the authors and the narator!!! Forwarding this book on religiously to all in my sphere!!!