Biochar News

Why Soil Reef™ biochar is the last soil amendment you'll ever need

One part rich, black soil plus one part 'Legend of El Dorado,' makes biochar the ancient solution to our modern soil problem.

In 1541, Spanish conquistador Francisco de Orellana, led a famous expedition of the Amazon. He returned boasting tales of a massive golden empire and areas of rich, black earth. Expedition after expedition hunted for evidence of these Mayan civilizations, but each came up empty handed, until recently.

Soil Reef announces distribution in Philadelphia Area Whole Foods Markets

Soil Reef™ announced today Philadelphia area Whole Foods Markets® will begin carrying Soil Reef™ Organic Compost Blend, the first biochar soil amendment to be sold in any Whole Foods.

According to biochar pioneer Lopa Brunjes, director of Soil Reef and TEDx speaker, "Joining the Whole Foods family validate that Soil Reef ... (more from Lopa or Jeff)

Whole Foods Market Announces Soil Reef in New Line of YouthTrade Products

Whole Foods^® Stores has selected The Biochar Company to sell its Soil Reef™ organic soil amendment under the new YouthTrade™ label.

Whole Foods Market is providing marketing opportunities for 30 young entrepreneurs, including Soil Reef, in their 28 North Atlantic stores.

New soil amendment has its roots in 2000 year-old Amazonian farming practice

Worm condos. Terra Preta. Black Gold. Whatever it's called, healthy soil is the most important tool in successful gardening.

With the new Soil Reef™ blend being launched this spring, gardeners can create a healthy, organic and permanent home for beneficial organisms living in the soil.