153-The Science Behind Great Soil
The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l
Joe Lamp'l
4.7 • 1.8K Ratings
🗓️ 23 April 2020
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Summary
Soil is my favorite topic. I love all things gardening, and I've even hurled myself into a large heap of finished compost. Still, soil is king in my book, and the more we learn about the science behind great soil, soil health, and all of the amazing processes going on under the surface, the more enamored I become.
My guest today is Dr. Jake Mowrer, and this guy spends much of his day researching and exploring the many aspects of soil we have yet to fully understand. Jake earned a Ph.D. in soil fertility and soil chemistry, which ultimately landed him at the Texas A&M University Department of Soil and Crop Sciences.
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| 0:00.0 | You're listening to the Joe Gardner Show, the podcast all about gardening, where we cover |
| 0:08.7 | everything you need to know to grow like a pro, no experience required. |
| 0:13.1 | And now here's your guide, National Gardening Television Host, and the Joe Behind Joe Gardner, |
| 0:18.5 | Joe Lample. |
| 0:19.5 | Hi everybody, it's Joe Lample, the Joe Behind Joe Gardner, and welcome to the Joe Gardner |
| 0:23.6 | Show. |
| 0:24.6 | At the start of any podcast where we really get into the science behind a topic, I usually |
| 0:29.7 | give you a geek alert to let you know that some serious science and good things are |
| 0:33.9 | ahead, and I tell you that because today it's one of those geek alert days. |
| 0:38.9 | And I think you're really going to like this one, and how do I know that? |
| 0:42.7 | Well, because so many of you love it when we get into the science behind a topic, especially |
| 0:48.2 | when it relates to soil. |
| 0:49.6 | It's one of my favorite topics, and I know a lot of you love it too. |
| 0:54.0 | So today we have the perfect person to take us there. |
| 0:57.3 | It's Dr. Jake Maurer, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist for Soil and Crop Sciences |
| 1:02.8 | at Texas A&M, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in College Station, Texas. |
| 1:08.7 | Prior to taking his position at Texas A&M, Jake earned his doctorate in soil chemistry |
| 1:13.9 | and soil fertility from the University of Georgia, just about 20 minutes from where he grew |
| 1:19.0 | up. |
| 1:20.0 | And he's been around gardening all his life. |
| 1:22.0 | He's the youngest of six boys, and he still grows food in his own backyard. |
| 1:26.3 | Now if you're fascinated by soil like I am, today's episode will not disappoint. |
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