We’re excited to be part of the “Proud Supporter of Rodale Institute” program! In the program, the Rodale Institute is partnering with select brands to create products that support regenerative organic agriculture.
When you see the Rodale Institute logo, you’ll know that the product was grown and produced in a way that supports healthy soil, healthy people, and a healthy planet. A portion of the proceeds of the products in the program support Rodale Institute regenerative organic agriculture research and farmer to farmer training programs.
“Proud Supporter of Rodale Institute” is not another standard or certification. Rather, it’s a recognition of farms and producers who are going above and beyond in their sourcing and farming practices. This Rodale logo is the “seal of approval” on a product that has been grown or produced in a way that supports healthy soil, healthy people, and a healthy planet. You can look for that green seal on two Organic Mechanics products, the Premium Blend Potting Soil and the Planting Mix Compost Blend.
“The Rodale symbol represents a partnership between a brand that values regenerative organic practices and Rodale Institute,” says Jeff Tkach, chief growth officer for Rodale Institute. “These partnerships allow us to be directly in a consumer’s kitchen or garden educating them about important farming practices that affect their everyday lives.”
Organic Mechanics “Proud Supporter of Rodale Institute” Products
About the partnership, Organic Mechanics President Mark Highland says, “We are excited for this opportunity to collaborate with Rodale Institute, as we share Rodale’s passion for regenerative organic agriculture. Rodale Institute has been a pioneer in researching best practices in organic agriculture for almost a century, and we are proud to have Organic Mechanics products be selected as Proud Supporter of Rodale Institute.” A portion of each bag sold goes to the Rodale Institute.
ORGANIC MECHANICS® Premium Blend Potting Soil
- Our most moisture-retentive blend, chock-full of compost and worm castings
- Use for small containers, window boxes or for any plant that needs moist soil
- Cut your watering time in half! You’ll water half as often as compared with peat-based mixes.
- Harvest twice as much! Research trials show tomatoes grew twice as large, with twice as many fruits when grown in Premium Blend, compared to our competition.
- For best results, add a balanced, organic fertilizer at planting time
- Contains: compost, pine bark, coir, worm castings, and perlite
ORGANIC MECHANICS® Planting Mix Compost Blend
- Use as a soil amendment to revitalize your garden soil
- Works great in Raised Bed gardens (Mix 3-4 parts Planting Mix Compost Blend to 1 part topsoil)
- Adds vital organic matter to enhance the root zone
- Helps retain moisture around plant roots
- Give your new plants a healthy advantage with this superior quality all-organic planting mix!
- For best results, add a balanced, organic fertilizer at planting time
- Contains: compost, pine bark, coir, and worm castings
Organic Mechanics “Proud Supporter of Rodale Institute” Products
ORGANIC MECHANICS® Cactus & Succulent Blend
- Our unique blend is scientifically designed for amazing drainage, yet holds enough moisture to keep your cacti & succulents happy
- Also works for bonsai trees, jade plants, or any plant that needs exceptional drainage
- The biochar helps to retain biology in the root zone
- We recommend using terracotta (clay) or fiber containers for best results
- 100% Organic!
ORGANIC MECHANICS® Biochar Blend
- Fully charged and ready to use on all types of plants
- Compost and Worm Castings add beneficial biology
- Alfalfa Meal and Kelp Meal add valuable nutrients
- Bone Char adds necessary phosphorous and calcium
- Zeolite and Azomite are minerals that nourish microbes and plant roots
- For Containers, mix in at a 10% rate with your preferred growing media, such as our Container Blend or Cocodelphia
- For Garden Beds, one bag will cover 24 square feet (10% rate)
- 100% Organic!
