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.

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Listening Length	8 hours and 7 minutes
Author	Jeff Lowenfels, Wayne Lewis
Narrator	Chris Lutkin
Audible.com.au Release Date	21 April 2020
Publisher	Dreamscape Media, LLC
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B085WBTYN5
Best Sellers Rank	4,431 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) 1 in Sustainable & Green Living 4 in Organic Gardening & Horticulture (Books) 4 in Ecology (Audible Books & Originals)

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Ben Williams

If your into Organic gardening, a must read.

Reviewed in Australia on 17 October 2020

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Fairly heavy going to start,although its written as simply as possible. Got a lot easier once the initial science/biology stuff was out of the way.

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Jeremy Price

Really enjoyed this book

Reviewed in Australia on 13 February 2018

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Really enjoyed this book. Interesting information presented clearly. Not just for backyard gardeners, it challenged me as a farmer.

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bruce whimpey

very good.

Reviewed in Australia on 16 December 2016

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Well worth a read, very good.

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Fantastic book! Extremely convenient reading online via

Reviewed in Australia on 6 December 2014

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Fantastic book ! Extremely convenient reading online via Kindle

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Anthony

Five Stars

Reviewed in Australia on 28 April 2015

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D. S. Trees

If you want to learn how to garden sustainably... This is your book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2013

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I have only read the first few chapters and I am hooked already. These guys make some technical stuff really easy to understand. I also did not realise how critical, not just important, good soil biology is.

I hated biology and chemistry in science at school; but, Jeff and Wayne have communicated how getting it healthy and right, helps me grow better crops in an interesting and understandable way.

If you are into farming, gardening, prepping or anything that relates to the soil use, then this is a must have book in your learning arsenal. It really is paramount to understand how it all works underground.

Getting this right will give you a stable and sustainable foundation to deal with most of the diseases and attacks on our gardens.

If they still do happen then we are probably not doing it right still or, as it mentions in the book, we are transitioning out of the old and into the new... Just like the seasons.

It really is worth the money to learn how to do earth care in your own piece of earth that you care for...

I am not a "tree hugging greeny", even though my surname is Trees... (LoL). I just want to put healthy food on my table for my kids and our friends. Understanding the soil and how it all works down there. Helps me to help it, then, it helps me in the end.

It's a win-win. Care for it and it then provides produce that cares for you...

Go for it.. Live well.

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woman

Essential reference

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2019

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For soil biome geeks, this book is full of fascinating information. I am a total beginner with no scientific background, hoping to learn more and improve the soil on my small holding. I am halfway through reading this book and I know I will return to it often.

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a book that has truly changed my life

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 June 2016

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When I started reading teaming with microbes I wasn't sure what to expect. I've heard a few things about organic gardening but nothing like this! Now I look at the world very differently. I don't walk on the soil the same, I search out and admire the soil food web in my small garden and other places and love it! Best of all my veggies are looking better than ever!!

I would highly recommend this book to everyone because this science will make a massive difference to the world and the way we care for it and bring it back from the mess humans have made.

Thank you

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Kyle Gannon

Deep Read, full of information.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 February 2018

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I purchased this book as it was recommended to me along with another book i purchased. This book sometimes was difficult for me to understand simply because i am new to understanding how soil actually works and the author really knows his stuff and is talking like a scientist. I read this book twice over to really get the information out of it. Other than my lack of intelligence weighing my understanding down, i am very happy i got this book as it has EVERYTHING you need to know about the soil food web.

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Mark

Fascinating and powerful.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 August 2015

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Provides a clear, scientific justification for gardening in harmony with nature. Good individual chapters on the role of each set of organisms in the soil food web and on specific techniques to support their contribution. A rare balance of theory and practice that totally transformed the way I think about gardening and its place in the wider world. Hard to recommend too strongly.

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