About Soil Resilience
We analyse soil biology, educate and help restore degraded lands. We use practical tools and training to help farmers, growers, composters, gardeners and land stewards realise their goals.
Our soil restorative approach
Soil biology analysis
We use the microscope to precisely analyse and understand the condition of your soil
Based on the results, we'll work with you to create a localised microbial plan with on-site training and guidance
Consultancy
Working alongside and guiding you to help you reach your goals and take your projects to the next level
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Meet Lorraine Campbell
Certified Expert
Lorraine is a certified Soil Food Web lab tech and consultant, trained with Dr Elaine Ingham on one of her leading training programs.
Experience
Organic market gardening, land management, soil restoration, living compost systems, bio liquid inocculants, rainwater harvesting, waste water management, compost toilet solutions, and small scale solar power systems.
A bit about myself
My commitment to a low impact and sustainable life extends from an earlier part of my life as a land worker for many years where I lived simply and worked on fruit farms in the Uk and then my own land that I bought in 2007, where I have created my own off-grid lifestyle on a windswept exposed hilly ridge. The conditions on the ridge, aside from wind, lack of top soil, and the predominant edgy scrub of blackthorn and brambles makes growing anything a real challenge.
My interest in soil health began when my attention was caught in one of Dr Elaine Ingham's free webinars. What hooked me initially, was the comparison between the soil microbiome and the human microbiome. I did my research and I soon realised that if I wanted to grow food successfully on my land, then I needed to understand soil. At the time I was at a crossroads in my life and so I decided to take a leap in faith and do a handbrake turn. This has turned out to be one of the best things I have ever done in my life. I have found my passion and I can honestly say I have never looked back.
What I have taken from studying the soil food web with Dr Elaine has been an incredible journey of learning a completely new approach to growing food whilst harnessing nature. It has helped me join the dots together and see the bigger picture. Knowing now what I have learnt, has helped me to understand how I can be part of the growing soil movement.
For many years living a simple low impact life, I have felt powerless to make a positive impact in the face of the climate crisis that we all share. But since learning about soil through Dr Elaine Ingham's incredibly comprehensive, science backed practical teachings, I have been able to put into practice and understand how to adapt to different soil conditions. By working and experimenting on my own piece of land, I have been able to start creating my own market garden. Understanding the science and adapting to my own conditions has given me a great deal of experience and tools which I share throughout my work while continuing to trial and adopt better practices.
Whether your goal is to regenerate a lawn, garden, small holding or farm or a native ecosystem, prioritising the soil microbiome is essential for your success. By identifying gaps in the soil community (the soil food web), we can re-establish critical relationships that support plants and their partner organisms. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Testamonial from Old Burford Farm, Shepton Mallet where I am still currently engaged.