Jeff and Jonathan explain the difference between “hard frost” and “soft frost” (or “light frost”), and how these different types of frost impact plants.
Jeff and Jonathan explain the difference between “hard frost” and “soft frost” , and how these different types of frost impact plants.Welcome to our weekly podcast with longtime Anchorage Daily News garden writer and author Jeff Lowenfels and co-host Jonathan White. It’s a companion to Jeff’sIn this episode, Jeff and Jonathan talk about frost and how it affects gardening. They explain the difference between “hard frost” and “soft frost” , and how these different types of frost impact plants.
After a short break, the guys discuss the pros and cons of worms in the garden. Jeff mentions a specific type called the “jumping worm,” which can cause problems for plants and trees by removing the layer of dead leaves and other organic matter on the ground. To wrap up, they answer some questions from listeners about mycorrhizal fungi and the right mix for compost.
Jeff Lowenfels has written a weekly gardening column for the ADN for more than 45 years. His columns won the 2022 gold medal at the Garden Communicators International conference. He is the author of a series of books on organic gardening available at Amazon and elsewhere. He co-hosts the "Teaming With Microbes" podcast.Jonathan White is the co-host, with Jeff Lowenfels, of the "Teaming with Microbes" podcast.
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