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Living Soil Lab Membership

from $75.00

A soil health membership for gardeners, growers, and stewards in relationship with their land.

The Living Soil Lab is Cape Ann Gardens’ hands-on soil monitoring and biological analysis program. We combine certified lab testing with in-house microscopy, personalized recommendations, and custom microbial inoculants—all designed to help you build soil that is biologically alive and aligned with your goals.

For our full-service landcare clients, this soil work is integrated into seasonal care. Observation, testing, and adjustment is part of how we steward living systems over time.

For new and independent clients, we offer membership tiers to support soil literacy, build resilience, and deepen your relationship with your land.

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Living Soil Lab Membership

from $75.00

A soil health membership for gardeners, growers, and stewards in relationship with their land.

The Living Soil Lab is Cape Ann Gardens’ hands-on soil monitoring and biological analysis program. We combine certified lab testing with in-house microscopy, personalized recommendations, and custom microbial inoculants—all designed to help you build soil that is biologically alive and aligned with your goals.

For our full-service landcare clients, this soil work is integrated into seasonal care. Observation, testing, and adjustment is part of how we steward living systems over time.

For new and independent clients, we offer membership tiers to support soil literacy, build resilience, and deepen your relationship with your land.

Membership Tier:
Quantity:
Become a Member

What’s Included

Soil sampling for up to three distinct areas of your garden or farm. A comprehensive soil health profile, including: Chemical analysis (certified external lab), Biological analysis (bacterial and fungal presence), Soil type & ecoregion context. Based on this information and your goals, Cape Ann Gardens assembles a plan incorporating compost teas, microbial inoculants, and application schedules.

How It Works

  1. Choose a membership tier based on how often you'd like your soil assessed.

  2. We schedule, collect, and analyze your samples throughout the growing season.

  3. You receive tailored recommendations and access to custom soil amendments.

  4. Watch your soil evolve over time—more resilient, more alive, and more aligned with your land’s unique ecology

Membership Tiers

Biologicals Analysis – $75, an overview of the microbes present in your soil

→ Perfect for serious gardeners and market growers who would like greater insight into their soil’s microbiome.

Chemical & Biologicals – $150, a one time comprehensive soil analysis of one area

→ Ideal for growers seeking a detailed baseline or annual check-in for a specific part of their growing area

Biologicals Management Plan – $300, overview of your soil’s microbiome & recommendations to increase balance & vitality

→ Great for growers who want to resolve any issues with their soil’s microbiome

Biologicals & Chemical Management Plan – $650, lab certified chemical analysis paired with in-house biological analysis

→ Designed for anyone interested in remediating their soil and reaching optimal plant growth

Soil Health Management Plan - $1,000, lab certified chemical analysis and in-house biological analysis, remediation recommendations, and on-going support

→ Integrated into our landcare management plans and practices for on-going maintenance clients, and special projects.

Who It’s For

We developed the Living Soil Lab for everyone from existing maintenance and coaching clients, to dedicated home gardeners and hand-scale market growers, and as robust as business to business support. In essence, membership is for anyone seeking a more nuanced, ecologically sound approach to soil health and stewardship.

Select your membership tier above and check out to become part of the Living Soil Lab.

Have questions first? Email us at soil@capeanngardens.com—we're happy to help.