In Search of Soil with Diego Footer

The Modern Grower Podcast Network
  • 4.8 (121)
  • Natural Sciences
  • Updated Weekly

Most of what gardeners are told about soil is repeated, not tested. In Search of Soil takes one claim at a time and checks it. Sand fixes clay soil. Loam is the ideal soil. Heavy clay is heavy. Each episode puts a single claim on trial against peer-reviewed research and university extension work, then reaches a verdict — busted, half true, confirmed, or occasionally the wrong question entirely. Between episodes, Diego sits down with the soil scientists, agronomists and researchers whose work those episodes are built on. The people who ran the studies, drew the charts, and know better than anyone where the evidence actually stops. No product pitches. No hacks. Every number on the show comes with a source, and the ones Diego worked out himself are labelled as his own arithmetic. Hosted by Diego Footer.

Episodes

  1. Sep 22

    Exploring the Fascinating World of Fungi with Dr. Elizabeth Koziol (Conversations)

    Exploring the Fascinating World of Fungi with Dr. Elizabeth Koziol: From Dumb Luck to Mycorrhizal Wisdom Elizabeth is a mycologist whose accidental journey into the world of fungi turned into a lifelong passion. She shares her experiences from her career working with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, debunking common misconceptions and explaining the intricate relationships between fungi and plants. Learn about the surprising mechanisms of fungal-plant communication, the role of fungi in agriculture, and the potential of microbial inoculants like MycoBloom. Whether you're a gardener or a researcher, this talk offers valuable insights into the unseen world beneath our feet. Dr. Kozoil's research: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=H8P1tgkAAAAJ Dr. Kozoil's company MycoBloom: https://www.mycobloom.com/

    Exploring the Fascinating World of Fungi with Dr. Elizabeth Koziol (Conversations)
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About

Most of what gardeners are told about soil is repeated, not tested. In Search of Soil takes one claim at a time and checks it. Sand fixes clay soil. Loam is the ideal soil. Heavy clay is heavy. Each episode puts a single claim on trial against peer-reviewed research and university extension work, then reaches a verdict — busted, half true, confirmed, or occasionally the wrong question entirely. Between episodes, Diego sits down with the soil scientists, agronomists and researchers whose work those episodes are built on. The people who ran the studies, drew the charts, and know better than anyone where the evidence actually stops. No product pitches. No hacks. Every number on the show comes with a source, and the ones Diego worked out himself are labelled as his own arithmetic. Hosted by Diego Footer.

Information

  • Creator
    The Modern Grower Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Modern Grower Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    In Search of Soil with Diego Footer

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