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Teaming with Microbes
The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition
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See moreThere is an alternative to the vicious circle of chemical fertilizers: to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web—the complex world of soil-dwelling organisms whose interactions create a nurturing environment for plants.
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"A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it." - American Gardener
When we use chemical fertilisers, 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.
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Reviews describe Teaming with Microbes as essential reading for serious gardeners, praised for its enlightening approach to soil science and organic gardening. Critics highlight its engaging, almost thrilling exploration of the hidden world in the soil, making complex science clear and practical for horticulturists. Many regard it as transformative, changing perceptions about gardening and the importance of healthy soil, while providing scientific backing to sustainable practices.
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ISBN: 9781604691139
Publisher: Workman Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 24 February 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: Timber Press
Illustration: 88 color photos, 18 illustrations
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 232.0mm
Weight: 626g
Pages: 220
About the Author
Jeff Lowenfels is the author several of award-winning books on plants and soil, and he is the longest running garden columnist in North America. Lowenfels is a national lecturer as well as a fellow, hall of fame member, and former president of the Garden Writers of America.Wayne Lewis is a lifelong Alaskan gardener. He has worked with Jeff Lowenfels on many projects over the past 25 years, including the now national Plant a Row for the Hungry program, which encourages gardeners to donate a portion of their harvest to charitable organizations in their community.
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