Working at the root of wellbeing, we offer soil analysis, workshops and compost cultivation to grow healthier foods and more resilient communities.
Let’s bring your soil to life
Whether we’re working together to infuse your soil with life, supplying you with custom-tailored compost or guiding your soil journey in a workshop. We're ready to dig in.The presence or absence of diversity of life in your soil may mean you're growing in dirt.
Dirt is void of life and structure. Soil is teaming with life who create structures that hold water, oxygen and support healthy root and plant development.
In nature, plants and microorganisms living in soil exchange sugars for nutrients. Microorganisms unlock nutrients trapped in sand, silt and minerals and deliver them to plants. In exchange, plants feed the organisms sugars.
Soil with the proper balance and diversity of organisms contain microscopic allies that bring plants the nutrients they require. These organisms do all the work and allow you to enjoy improved crop health and increased yields with less time and expense.
"Know Your Soil, Grow Your Best"Our Services
Soil
Analysis
Curious who’s in your soil? Want to know who they are, what they are doing, and if you have the right balance of life in for a fully functional soil food web?
By understanding life in the soil, we can actively work with nature to support soil health, plant health, and sustainable, regenerative growing practices.
Our ShopLiving
Compost
Artisan crafted small batch compost piles made with raw materials harvested from our own Soil Detective gardens. Materials are gathered based on a carefully crafted compost recipe to match local source materials available.
Available for delivery or pickup.
Hands-On Education
Workshops & Soil Labs
Hands-on workshops, soil labs and community-building events for all ages. No matter if you’re a weathered compost gardener or just getting started, there is a place for you.
Our MissionYour
Support
Matters
We are aiming to empower community with tools for healthier soil and stronger ecosystems and we need your support. Every donation, no matter the size, directly fuels this vision and helps us bring sustainable practices to life.
Soil Detective LLC is a multicultural, woman-owned, LGBTQ+ small business. Our mission is to create a sustainable and regenerative waste management system that enriches soil health, supports local food systems, and empowers communities through education and environmental stewardship.