Services

A closeup of a healthy lawn garden planted with Swiss chards, bright orange and yellow flowers.

Pre-planning – $150

You know how to garden, but not sure how to improve your soil or if your plants are getting enough sun.

  • Soil sedimentation test
  • Water infiltration test
  • Soil biology microscopic assessment
  • Sunscaping (sun / shade drawing)

Planning – $200

You have a vision for your garden but don’t know where to start, or how to start.

  • Soil sedimentation, water infiltration and soil biology microscopic assessment
  • Sunscaping (sun / shade drawing)
  • We plan your garden (you tell us what you want to grow)
  • Recommendations for watering
  • Recommendations for soil amendments
  • Discounts on compost tea and additional biological asseessments

Planting – $300

You want to grow your own food but don’t the whole task seems daunting. We’ll do the soil testing, water infiltration testing, planning and planting, and even give you tips to maintain the garden all summer. All you have to do is light maintenance and enjoy the bounty!

  • Soil sedimentation, water infiltration, and soil biology microscopic assessment
  • Sun / shade drawing
  • Recommendations for watering and soil amendments
  • We plan and plant your garden (you maintain it)
  • Support throughout the growing season to answer your garden questions
  • Discounts on compost tea and additional biological assessments

Bits and pieces

If you only need one analysis done.

Soil Biology Assessment

A microscopic analysis can determine the amount (ug/g) and types of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes present in a soil sample. This information is vital in understanding the health of soil.

$75

Sunscaping

Sunscaping provides an overview of the sun/shade patterns of your yard or garden throughout the day. This is important knowledge when planning your garden and where to put sun or shade loving plants.

$75

Physical Soil Test

  • Soil sedimentation texture test to determine if your soil texture composition
  • Water infiltration test to determine how quickly water infiltrates your soil

$25 each

Compost Troubleshooting

Avoid stinky putrified organic waste with the correct ratio of compost inputs. 

Learn more about the different types of composting (thermophilic, static, vermi, bokashi, etc.) and decide what’s best for you and your family. 

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