“Mother earth never attempts to farm without live stock; she always raises mixed crops; great pains are taken to preserve the soil and to prevent erosion; the mixed vegetable and animal wastes are converted into humus; there is no waste; the processes of growth and the processes of decay balance one another; ample provision is made to maintain large reserves of fertility; the greatest care is taken to store the rainfall; both plants and animals are left to protect themselves against disease.”
Enrich and diversify your soil’s microbiome.
Restoring the microbial community that sustains plant health is essential in regenerating soil health. Employing proper intervention techniques and utilizing well-managed, high-quality compost are some of the best practices to achieve this goal.
By taking these steps, you can ensure that your soil remains healthy and productive for years to come.
Our compost is like no other.
Exploring the worm bin. A mite resting on organic matter. Photo taken by Jo Tobias.
We focus on quality, not quantity.
Composting is our craft—we take great pride in meticulously managing the entire composting process to ensure that we create the perfect habitat for a diverse range of microorganisms. These microorganisms are crucial in promoting plant health and revitalizing degraded landscapes.
Composting is all about finding the right balance between growth and decay, and we take this responsibility very seriously.
What We Offer
On-Site Treatment & Restoration
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We provide and apply our high-quality biological inoculants to your garden or farm to support your soil restoration project.
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Submit a request for an estimate.
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Choose this offer if:
• Your crops/plants are more prone to disease, pests, have low yield and poor vigour.
• You need support in producing and properly distributing compost extracts or teas.
• You want to generally improve your production.
• Your production size is less than or equal to one-acre. For larger areas, make sure to check out our Regenerative Soils Consulting page.
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• Initial site visit to identify your needs and determine treatment logistics.
• Initial baseline biological analysis of your soil to understand its microbial population. This information will guide the treatment plan.
• On-site treatment using our high-quality liquid bio-inoculants (compost extract or tea).
• Follow-up biological analysis to identify treatment efficacy, if necessary.
Compost, Compost Tea, Compost Extract
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We provide you with biological inoculants, such as compost tea or compost extract, so that you can begin your soil restoration process.
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Minimum order: 3.78 liters (1 gallon)
• Compost: $10 per gallon + GST + shipping (if applicable).
• Compost extract or tea: $15 per gallon + GST. Free delivery anywhere in Greater Vancouver.
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Choose this offer if:
• Your crops/plants are more prone to disease, pests, have low yield and poor vigour.
• You need high-quality compost to produce your inoculants.
• You have the proper equipment and the know-how to make and distribute compost extracts or teas.
• OR, you need us to make high-quality compost extracts or tea for you.
• Your soil needs a microbial boost to support your plants' health.
• Your production size is less than or equal to one-acre. For larger areas, make sure to check out our Regenerative Soils Consulting page.
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• Our high-quality, biologically diverse and rich inoculants that will restore your soil’s life.
“Since working with Jo at RootShoot Soils we have seen a remarkable increase in the number of pollinators and insects that have visited our green roofs. After applying her compost extract the plants were visibly very healthy and flowered beautifully. Jo takes a very client focussed approach to projects, you can tell she really cares about the soil health of your project and the relation it has to healthy plants. I would highly recommend working with Jo at every step of the process on the journey to making your soil healthier.”
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On-Site Treatment and Restoration
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Definitions
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: results from a well-managed, aerobic decomposition process, exhibiting amending, fertilizing character and containing diverse soil organisms.
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: requiring oxygen
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: breakdown of organic matter; rot; decay.
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: high-quality compost contains compounds that, when applied onto the soil, can be integrated into a micro aggregate, consumed by soil microorganisms, or produce larger molecules like fulvic acids, crenic acids, humic acids, etc.
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: high-quality compost contains bioavailable elements that, when applied onto the soil, can be absorbed by plants, absorbed by soil organisms, or held tightly on the surfaces of fine silt minerals, clay minerals or organic matter.
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: high-quality compost is not only about returning organic matter into the soil, but it is also about bringing back the organisms to replenish the life system of the land. Think of compost as a pre and probiotic supplement for your plants. Using compost is replenishing the microbiome of your land.
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: facilitating a decomposition process aided by the activity of microorganisms. As composters, we provide a habitat ensuring that the microorganisms receive sufficient oxygen and moisture to decompose diverse organic matter effectively.
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: the process of extracting the organisms and nutrients into water from the compost material. Used mainly as a root drench to better support the plants in nutrient acquisition.
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: the process of brewing a water extract of compost for 24 hours (or more) and adding microbial supplements to encourage the growth of beneficial organisms. Used mainly as a foliar spray for aboveground disease and pathogen protection.
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: compost, compost extract or compost tea exhibiting amending, fertilizing character and contains diverse organisms.