Better Results with Better Soil.
Taking the Guesswork Out of Soil
Soil provides the majority of nutrients to the plants or crops you grow. For the best outcome of your goals (yield, quality, aesthetics), your soil’s three pillars must be working together at the optimum level: soil structure, soil minerals and soil biology. While there is extensive science behind the understanding of soil structure and soil minerals, soil biology is equally important, but poorly understood and therefore neglected. Mother Nature relies on soil biology to work synergistically with plants in the wild for them to grow and thrive, without the need for fertilizers and chemicals. Soil Life Organics has the knowledge and experience to assess soil biology, soil structure and soil minerals, and to implement programs to optimize the performance of your soils.
EventsSoil Biology Matters
Welcome to "Soil Biology Matters," an enlightening course led by the renowned soil biologist, Allen Skinner, hosted at Soil Life Organics. This course is designed to delve deep into the intricate world of soil biology, highlighting its pivotal role in sustaining life on Earth and fostering sustainable agriculture practices.
PublicationsUsing Soil Biology, Cover Crops, and IPM on a No-Till Urban FarmSoil
Between 2018 and 2021, methods to transition from conventional organic to biological farming were studied at White Harvest Farm, a 4-acre, no-till vegetable farm. We defined conventional organic farming as a program that uses OMRI-Listed organic fertilizers as the nutrient source.
Assessment
- Complete assessment of soils for any industry (agriculture, urban/CSA gardens, turf, horticulture, cannabis) for physical analysis (compaction, soil type), soil chemistry and soil biology.
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis of soil, composts and mulches for soil biology (complete foodweb) using the methodologies for soil biology of Dr. Elaine R. Ingham who developed the “Differential Interference Contrast Microscopy Method” www.soilfoodweb.com. Soil or compost samples are prepared, evaluated under the microscope, and diversity and populations of beneficial as well as detrimental organisms are estimated.
- Based on the customer’s end goals of what plant types they are trying to grow, a report with recommendations on how to improve the soil structure, soil chemistry and biology specific to that plant can be prepared.
- Design of custom composts and amendments that are specifically designed for the customer’s plant intended.
Products
- Preparation of custom composts and amendments with the desired biology needed by the customer’s growing needs
- Fungal Dominant wood chip mulch – excellent for woody shrubs and trees (blueberries, azaleas, fruit trees, etc.)
- Compost extracts and teas as needed for customers growing applications
Full Service Solutions
- Perform a site soil assessment investigating the customer’s desired plant program, prepare a budget and program to address the customer’s need and implement the program.
- If the customer desires to convert from conventional chemical fertilizer/herbicide/insecticide program to organic, we can implement an onsite program to do so.
- Develop composts, extracts and teas to apply per a scheduled program to improve the growth of the customer’s products with less chemical inputs.
- Team with our customers to instruct them on how to perform their own compost production and applications.
Education
We provide presentations and lectures on soil biology and how to properly make thermal compost, vermicompost and mulches.
Please contact us to schedule a speaking engagement.
Optimal results will be achieved when our growing methods align with how Mother Nature does it.
Allen Skinner
Founder / President
