Should you sterilize your soil?

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大约1年之前 37:10

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This week, Jeff and Jonathan discuss the inundation of gardening misinformation on the internet, particularly the widespread myth that soil should be sterilized.

On the other hand, the best way to improve soil is by adding compost. Seeds naturally have everything they need to grow and protect themselves, which we can see in nature.

Following the break, they explore some wood frog science, examining a recent scientific article suggesting wood frogs are developing salt tolerance.

Finally, they tackle a set of listener questions, with topics spanning from compost to grasshoppers!

Catch all this and more on this week's episode of Teaming with Microbes!

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Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.com

Plant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!

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The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.

Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

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Should you sterilize your soil?

Teaming With Microbes

published 大约1年之前

MP3•单集首页

This week, Jeff and Jonathan discuss the inundation of gardening misinformation on the internet, particularly the widespread myth that soil should be sterilized.

On the other hand, the best way to improve soil is by adding compost. Seeds naturally have everything they need to grow and protect themselves, which we can see in nature.

Following the break, they explore some wood frog science, examining a recent scientific article suggesting wood frogs are developing salt tolerance.

Finally, they tackle a set of listener questions, with topics spanning from compost to grasshoppers!

Catch all this and more on this week's episode of Teaming with Microbes!

**********************************************

Have a question? Let us know at teamingwithmicrobes@me.com

Plant a row for the hungry/Read Teaming With Microbes, Teaming With Nutrients and Teaming With Fungi!

Thanks to our sponsors:

The Teaming with Microbes Podcast is edited and produced with original music by Pod Peak.

Special thanks to the Anchorage Daily News for hosting the show!

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#Science #Gardening #Lifestyle #Podcasting Education #Environment #Teaming With Microbes #Jeff Lowenfels #Jonathan White #Organic Gardening #Soil Food Web

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