Portland, Maine USA Coast of Maine Organic Products launched a new webpage and YouTube channel today “Celebrating Independent Garden Centers.” “We’ve done something special to support the Independent Garden Centers who have helped us distribute our lobster compost and other organically approved soils to gardeners throughout the Northeast,” said Cameron Bonsey, Director of Marketing. “It […]
Especially formulated for vegetable crops, flowers, lawns and all general garden use. All Natural Ingredients Worm Castings: Worm castings are full of biologically activated minerals and rich source of beneficial soil biology. Some describe it as “nature’s perfect plant food” and an exceptional form of humus. Lobster & Crab Shells: Lobster and crab shells are […]
We get several calls a year at www.coastofmaine.com from gardeners who are concerned about exposing themselves, or their loved ones, to possible shellfish allergens. People who are allergic to shellfish are actually reacting to a muscle protein, called a tropomyosin, in the shrimp, crab or lobster. It’s not the shells that cause allergies. According to […]
In cultivating soil, the primary aim is to make conditions suitable for micro-organisms so that they can do their work most efficiently. It is that life, which is dependent on organic matter that feeds the Soil Food Web, which in turn provides plant ready nutrients to the roots. Ground should be well aerated to allow […]
From waste pile to your garden – Bangor Daily News Maine company transforms coastal refuse into high-end compost 9/18/10 12:20 am Updated: 9/18/10 01:11 pm By Sharon Kiley Mack BDN Staff The enormous dark piles of sweet compost stand ready for market deep in the Maine woods at Marion Township, a remote area north of […]
One of our longtime customers, Nathan Russell from Granite Gardens in Tenants Harbor, Maine called to place his order the other day. Nathan uses his own truck to pick up our compost products for his garden center. Although it is beautiful, the ride is over 3 hours to our composting and bagging facility in Marion, Maine. […]
At Coast of Maine we have been doing business with Sandwich Agway for years and they do a great job merchandising Coast of Maine products. They also care deeply about their local environment and embracing sustainable practices as a way to increase their business. They have joined the local Cape and Islands Green, a new […]
Independent retailers are constantly challenged with deciding on what products to carry. Does the product represent their business philosophy? Does it have enough intrinsic value and brand recognition to maintain good margins? Is the packaging attractive and informative? Is the product quality and availability good and consistent? In short does the product increase the bottom […]
As I talk to business owners about marketing, I always explain to them that they know their own backyard for reaching out to the consumer better than we do at Coast of Maine Organic Products, Inc. Most of our stores have lean budgets and small staffs and marketing becomes a secondary concern especially during the […]