Sun, 12 Apr 2020 09:23:40 -0700WeeblySun, 08 Nov 2015 19:27:09 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/increases-coco-coir-processing-efficiencyWe are excited to announce that we have procured a Coco Coir Processing Machine. Coco Coir is the inner husks of coconuts which has come on strong in the market in the last couple decades as a Peat Moss or Inert Media alternative. Their are varying grades of Coco Coir, from low grade dusts found in most products to longer fibers to varying chip sizes with macerated fibers (our favorite). Coco is known for excellent drainage and thus, great access to air/oxygen in the rhizosphere.

Coco Coir is most commonly shipped from the tropics, where it is produced, in compressed blocks, compressed four fold. This means that a 1/2 cubic foot block will expand to become 2 or more cubic feet of media. Traditionally, to decompress our block, we would soak them in clean water and then drain them like spaghetti. This process is labor intensive and if you need volumes of Coco like we do, quite time consuming.

Now with our new equipment, made in America, we will be able to process Coco with great speed and the design of the equipment is ever so gentle on the Coir fibers. This means that we can continue to provide the best value in retail, custom and contract mixed soils. If you are in the greater Denver or Colorado region and appreciate Coco as your grow media or media component, give us a ring, we now have the best values in processed Coco in the region.
]]>Tue, 13 Oct 2015 02:12:48 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/no-till-no-tillWe are now producing No Till soils. These soils incorporate large amounts of quality local worm castings, bio char and copious amounts of long running amendments like basalt, oyster shell meal and more. We have also begun building modified No Till mixes that integrate the best of all three MODES OF SOIL ENRICHMENT.
]]>Tue, 08 Sep 2015 02:10:12 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/inert-custom-mixesBased on Retailer requests for a mix that is similar to common baled mixes, with no nutrition, but lighter with better drainage, we have started to produce our Inert Mix. Designed to be used with your favorite bottled fertilizers or as a great media base for you to build your own soil.
]]>Thu, 13 Aug 2015 02:07:59 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/we-now-provide-contract-mixing-and-packagingFirst Amendment Soil is now providing contract mixing and packaging services for other companies and growers. This means that you can design your own mix or product and we will produce it for you. We were drawn into this based on requests from other soil companies due to our multi-point manufacturing ability and attention to quality control. We are the Soil Maker's Soil Maker.
]]>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 02:05:38 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/new-retailers-new-growersFirst Amendment Soil is becoming increasing common at retailers, especially in the Northeast. In Colorado, more professionals are choosing First Amendment Soil for their systems.
]]>Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:19:01 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/freedom-of-soil-we-get-an-ironic-trademarkWe are pleased to announce that we have been granted the United States Federal Registered Trademark for our company and brand name, First Amendment®. This means that we have put a recognized flag on this territory. We found this step necessary as there were others that were stepping on our incredibly awesome name.

That being said, we find this to be one of the most ironic Trademarks out there. It would appear that we have the Trademark on our name, First Amendment®, which also happens to be the name of the U.S. Constitutional Amendment that says you cannot own names, that reads as follows:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

You know our perspective....Freedom of Soil.
]]>Mon, 26 Jan 2015 00:32:32 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/welcome-to-our-latest-retailersIn New England, we want to welcome Corriveau Hilltop Blossoms in Wallagrass, Maine (207-7834-6584) and Grow Depot's newest location in Augusta, Maine (207-213-6852) to our network of knowledgeable retailers. Randy and his family in Northern Maine at Corriveau's are ready with both great soils and many greenhouses full of plants for the Valley. Jim and his staff at Grow Depot, now in the capitol city of Augusta, are always top notch and will support any kind of grow with a wide array of products. They also have a huge store in Auburn, nearby. 

In Colorado, we want to welcome LIDC garden center in Littleton, Growize in Lakewood, as well as the Grow Store in Englewood. These stores are at the forefront of the next organic wave in Colorado. Check out any of these stores for a free sample of our soils so you can see what we are talking about.
]]>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:20:57 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/new-7030-cocoperlite-blendBased on numerous requests in Colorado, we have started producing our version of the 70% Coco Fiber/30% Perlite Blend. We throw in a touch a rice hulls to lighten things even further. You should find this mix to be the both the Best Value and Best Performer in the market....PLUS...it is made locally in both Colorado and New England.
]]>Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:17:59 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/we-are-stocking-stores-around-coloradoStores around Colorado are picking up our product. Orders are rolling in. Check out our products at your local garden center or give us a call and we will point you towards a retailer.
]]>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:25:31 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/first-amendment-made-in-colorado-bags-arrive-at-the-colorado-shopThis is a big day for us in Colorado. With our new bags in hand, we can represent properly. These new bags include pretty spiffy 1/3 cubic foot versions to be used for those that don't need that much soil and as samples. If you have never tried our products, ask any of our retailers for a free sample. As we drop product off to stores, we can see it in peoples' faces. Locally always rules. We are local and on the ground, in the dirt, making soil in both Colorado and New England.
]]>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 23:07:10 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/we-are-hiringWe are hiring for two positions.  Production Foreman and Production Assistant. These two individuals will work as a team to produce, package and ship potting soils. 5 or more years of industrial or production experience preferred. Must not use any tobacco products, and must live in a tobacco-free household as well. Must have reliable transportation. Location is SW Denver Colorado metro area. Good pay and great respect. Let this be a reminder, we make both soil and jobs - all locally in the USA!
]]>Fri, 10 Oct 2014 23:03:42 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/we-land-back-in-colorado-and-secure-a-2nd-production-shopWe have secured our 2nd production location in the SW Denver Metro area and have started production in state. Most retail stores and many growers have been sampling our products with tremendous feedback. Free 1/3 cubic foot samples are available at many locations.
]]>Tue, 29 Jul 2014 23:01:27 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/colorado-is-callingWell isn't this ironic, to have Colorado calling, given that is where we were just prior to starting First Amendment Company. We really got our game on a few years back when things were really busting loose in Colorado and growing the best of plants was becoming more popular. With some of the most advanced growers getting wind of our products back east, they used their smart phones to get smart and call us.
]]>Thu, 17 Jul 2014 22:59:14 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/new-york-here-we-comeNew York has been calling, so we responded by sending out samples all around the state. Response has been good. We are looking forward to our New York road trip.
]]>Sat, 29 Mar 2014 22:57:57 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/first-amendment-company-spreads-its-roots-in-maineWe planted seeds and boy are they growing all over Maine. Most stores in Maine picked up our soils this Spring. This is going to be a great year for Maine outdoor grows!
]]>Thu, 28 Nov 2013 23:56:31 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/first-amendment-company-production-moves-to-maineWe moved to Maine, literally on Thanksgiving. We just made it as Massachusetts was freezing up.
]]>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:55:02 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/first-amendment-company-gets-a-distributorEast Coast Garden Wholesale, working out of Rhode Island has started distributing our soils throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. We start packaging our soils in the telltale yellow poly bags, still with sharpie labels. Our products are sold alongside Current Culture Hydroponic Systems by ECGW.
]]>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:52:08 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/mass-whole-soil-is-available-in-maineThis summer we started selling Mass Whole soils in Maine. Even though they are made in Massachusetts and Mainers have a particular disdain for Mass Holes. Maine is closer than California....not that there is anything wrong with being from California.
]]>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:50:06 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/we-start-selling-soil-under-the-mass-whole-soil-brand-nameIn the winter of 2011/2012 we started selling our Mass Whole soil at retail locations in Massachusetts. At this time we package the soil in sandbags, 2/3 of a cubic foot at a time. Sharpie markers are used for labeling.
]]>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:48:06 GMThttp://firstamendmentsoil.com/history/we-start-selling-soil-under-the-mass-whole-soil-brand-name1We started First Amendment Company in a 20 gallon tote, literally. Our chain of garden centers led us to mix up some soil for friends, their landlord won't let them mix at home any more because of the smell. This is a smell we know all too well at this point. Everyone was talking "Super Soil", "Super Soil." So we saw a bunch of M(assholes) saying "Super Soil" and we decided on Mass Whole Super Soil - not just a soil, but an entire methodology for feeding and supporting plants. 
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