Organic Gardening & Soil Biology Expert; Bestselling Author of the "Teaming Series"; Longest-Running Garden Columnist in North America

Anchorage, AK, USA
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Jeff Lowenfels Biography

Jeff Lowenfels is a prominent figure in organic gardening and sustainability. A retired lawyer who became a full-time horticultural advocate, Lowenfels is known for his expertise in soil biology, regenerative agriculture, and organic gardening practices. He has been referred to as "America's Dirtiest Lawyer" and "Lord of the Roots," reflecting his deep involvement in the gardening community.

Lowenfels is the author of the "Teaming Series," a collection of four books considered essential reading for organic growers. The series includes "Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web," "Teaming with Nutrients: The Organic Gardener's Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition," "Teaming with Fungi: The Organic Grower's Guide to Mycorrhizae," and "Teaming with Bacteria: The Organic Gardener's Guide to Endophytic Bacteria and the Rhizophagy Cycle." These books have achieved international bestseller status and have been translated into several languages, including Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, Korean, Romanian, and Turkish. "Teaming with Microbes" has been recognized as a significant contribution to gardening literature. Lowenfels also authored "DIY Auto-flowering Cannabis," an illustrated guide for home growers, expanding his reach within horticultural education.

Lowenfels has written a weekly gardening column for Anchorage Daily News for more than 45 years, earning the Gold Laurel Media Award in the Best Column category. His column is recognized as the longest-running garden column in North America, with an uninterrupted publication history spanning over 48 years. His media work includes hosting "Alaska Gardens with Jeff Lowenfels" on Alaska public television and co-hosting the "Teaming With Microbes" podcast, further establishing his influence in horticulture and organic gardening media.

Lowenfels is a former president of Garden Writers of America, has been named a GWA Fellow, and was inducted into the GWA Hall of Fame. He is credited with contributing to the development of regenerative and no-till agriculture movements. Additionally, Lowenfels founded the "Plant A Row for The Hungry" program, which began in Anchorage and now operates in all 50 states and Canada, facilitating the donation of millions of pounds of garden produce to those in need. His work combines scientific knowledge, practical advice, and a commitment to sustainable agriculture, making him a respected authority in the field of organic gardening.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/06/2026.

Jeff Lowenfels Speaking Topics

  • Summary of Jeff’s Talk on Plant A Row For The Hungry, "It is time for gardener's to feed the hungry."

    Hear the emotional and compelling reason Plant A Row for the Hungry program got its start, how it has grown and how you can participate. Warning: bring Kleenex. You are going to cry, but it has a happy ending! This is a great talk for groups that wish to have a unifying and satisfying project.

  • Summary of Jeff’s Talk on compost and the compost food web, "Everything you need to know about compost but were afraid to ask!"

    More and more gardeners are turning to compost for use in their gardens. Learn why you should too, the fascinating science involved in making compost, how to make compost the easy way(s), how to make designer composts and how to best use compost to be a better gardener. This includes modern compost tea making! You not only will be highly entertained, but you really will learn how to make compost.

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Jeff Lowenfels Videos

New Soil Food Web Science | Jeff Lowenfels - YouTube

New Soil Food Web Science | Jeff Lowenfels - YouTube

What does every farmer and gardener need to know to improve plant health and increase yields? Discover fascinating new facts about the soil ...

The BioAg Podcast | EP 6 - Jeff Lowenfels, Author of the "Teaming ...

The BioAg Podcast | EP 6 - Jeff Lowenfels, Author of the "Teaming ...

In this episode, Johann and Bill have the pleasure of having a long discussion with The Lord of the Roots himself, Jeff Lowenfels!

Jeff Lowenfels on Teaming with Bacteria [His New Book!] - YouTube

Jeff Lowenfels on Teaming with Bacteria [His New Book!] - YouTube

Jeff Lowenfels is the author of Teaming with Microbes, Teaming with Fungi, Teaming with Nutrients, and the soon-to-be-released Teaming with ...

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Jeff Lowenfels is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Summary of Jeff’s Talk on Plant A Row For The Hungry, "It is time for gardener's to feed the hungry.", Summary of Jeff’s Talk on compost and the compost food web, "Everything you need to know about compost but were afraid to ask!", Summary of Jeff’s Talk on his third book, "Mycorrhizal fungi: The next big thing!", Summary of Jeff’s Talk on his second book, "Horton Heard a Who and You Will Too!” and Summary of Jeff’s Talk (and book), “Teaming With Microbes: The Organic Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food Web" or "No More Chemicals.". The estimated speaking fee range to book Jeff Lowenfels for your event is available upon request. Jeff Lowenfels generally travels from Anchorage, AK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alex Berenson, Mara Gordon, Dr. Eric Berg, Joshua Kappel and Amanda Reiman PhD.. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jeff Lowenfels for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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