--- product_id: 1703213 title: "Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition" brand: "jeff lowenfels, wayne lewis" price: "202.24 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1703213-teaming-with-microbes-the-organic-gardeners-guide-to-the-soil store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition **Brand:** jeff lowenfels, wayne lewis **Price:** 202.24 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition by jeff lowenfels, wayne lewis - **How much does it cost?** 202.24 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1703213-teaming-with-microbes-the-organic-gardeners-guide-to-the-soil) ## Best For - jeff lowenfels, wayne lewis enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jeff lowenfels, wayne lewis brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it.” — American Gardener 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #24 in Hydroponic Growing Media | | Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.81 x 9.5 inches | | Edition | Revised | | Isbn 10 | 1604691131 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1604691139 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 220 pages | | Publication Date | February 24, 2010 | | Publisher | Timber Press | ## Images ![Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ComYUGvyL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow, This Book is Awesome! *by on Reviewed in the United States May 29, 2026* Yes, this is a book is about soil microbes but it is also much more than that. It has a wonderful amount of information about the interactions between organic and inorganic processes that are happening all the time in your garden, your houseplants, your yard and the world. I would recommend this to anyone interested in home gardening, organic growing, landscaping, composting or nature in general! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing info for organic gardening *by on Reviewed in the United States April 7, 2026* This is one of the best books ever written about organic gardening: not just what it is, but how the actual microbes and fungi all work together to make your plants thrive. This is a must-read for aspiring organic gardeners who want to ditch the expensive and toxic synthetic fertilizers.Keep in mind that this reads a little bit more like a text book than strictly a how-to - it explains principles, leaving the doing up to the gardener. The information is fascinating and accurate, and it completely changed how I work in the garden.Get a copy for your book shelf and give one as a gift to your aspiring gardener! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Teaming with Microbes 2nd Edition The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web *by on Reviewed in the United States May 29, 2016* Fertile soil is more than finely ground rock with some shredded peat moss and some roots and a worm or two sprinkled with some water and chemical fertilizer. Organic gardeners know that compost often holds a variety of visible lifeforms, but this book explains all the orders and families of lifeforms that can be found in a synthetic chemical free soil, with the most being microscopic in size. These tiny things are a food web, similar to what we call a food chain, which during their lifetimes contributes to the health of large plants like tree, and small like vegetables. However, I learned trees tend to benefit from fungal life forms that break down "brown" material like leaves and twigs, while vegetables and other soft stem plants prefere the bacterial forms that break down "green" material. There is much more explanation and detail of the life forms in a good composted soil, with some excellent photographs. It is easily read for such a complex subject, and get right down to the "how tos". One can open this book at any point and grasp what the authors have written. I have started a compost heap this spring, and I'm looking forward to seeing some of these forms under a microscope, and towards strengthening my drought stressed trees and shrubs. I got the hardcover because it's one of those subjects where I can look up a topic faster than searching on the internet. I am not knew to the concept of the vast kinds and amounts of organisms in the soil, but I still have learned useful facts. I think for anyone who is seriously into "organic" gardening, that is total avoidance of the synthetic chemicals, this is a useful reference. ## Frequently Bought Together - Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition - Teaming with Nutrients: The Organic Gardener’s Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition - Teaming with Fungi: The Organic Grower's Guide to Mycorrhizae (Science for Gardeners) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1703213-teaming-with-microbes-the-organic-gardeners-guide-to-the-soil](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1703213-teaming-with-microbes-the-organic-gardeners-guide-to-the-soil) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-12*