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We use the soil food web approach as taught by Dr Elaine Ingham to bring health and vitality back into the soil by using biologically complete compost.
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This allows us to restore degraded soil functions and sustain healthy eco systems.
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Whether your goal is to regenerate a lawn, garden, small holding or farm, prioritising the soil microbiome is essential for your success.
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By identifying gaps in the soil community, we can re-establish critical relationships that support plants and their partner organisms.
Increase fertility, nutrient cycling, less weeds, pest and disease control, carbon sequester, better for the environment, healthy crops and save money.
Soil analysis
We offer biological analysis of the soil food web micro-organisms using methods and biological requirements for each stage of plant succession develope by Dr Elaine Ingham.
We can assess you soil/compost or liquid amendment.
We charge £50 per sample which includes Nematode, Protozoa, fungal and bacterial biomass per gram of soil. The F:B ratio and comparison with recommended ranges for desired plant requirements.We also add a couple of paragraphs in the comments section where we go into a bit more detail.
We also offer a quick soil food web analysis, using the same method but without quantification, this will tell you "who's home'" A pared down 'on a budget' assessment of how your soil food web looks, which costs £30 per sample
Consultancy
We offer a hands on approach and or simply answer your questions supporting the regeneration of your garden, lawn, field, orchard, small holding or farm.
Consultation or site visit
We charge on a sliding scale from
£15-£25 per half hour You choose what you can afford.
We offer a free 20 min zoom chat to help you understand if this approach will work for you.
liquid amendments
Micro-organisms are extracted from our biologically complete compost into water. Extracts can then be delivered into the root of your plant by drip feed, soil injection, or watered in using a watering can. The extracts are also used for seed coating.
From my own experience this gives the plant some protection and enhances root growth. Teas on the other hand are made from compost extracts and used as a foliar spray which protects the external part of the plant. The Extracts are grown in a brewer with aeration and foods added.
Bacteria, produce glues and fungi produce rope like hypha, so when they are sprayed onto the foliage they tend to stick on because they are growing. This is how they can protect the surfaces of your plant from pests and diseases.