Give your plants a real foundation to grow from. Ancient Soil by Elm Dirt is an organic living soil mix built around five bio-active ingredients that work together — no synthetic chemicals, no shortcuts. Whether you're tending a raised veggie bed, repotting houseplants, or starting seedlings from scratch, this is the soil amendment that does the heavy lifting naturally. It also makes a genuinely thoughtful gift for any gardener in your life.
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Our efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions generated by the sending of your orders mean that today Clozist is Carbon Positive on its shipments.
With the help of Greenspark we voluntarily offset 7kg of CO2 and remove 2 plastic bottles from the oceans with each order at no extra cost to you.
Why 7kgs (15.43 lb)?
We took the average Carbon Emission of a 2lb package ground sent from NYC to LA and multiply that number by 4.
Why 2 bottles?
Millions of plastic bottles pollute our oceans every year, two standard bottles are a daily recommended water intake. We're committed to cleaning them up.
### Introducing Elm Dirt
We are excited to feature **Elm Dirt**, a family-founded company dedicated to helping gardeners grow healthier plants while protecting the planet. The brand was inspired by a mother's desire to create a safer environment for her young children after realizing how many synthetic chemicals are commonly used in gardens. What began as a small worm composting project quickly grew into a mission to make natural, organic gardening accessible to everyone.
Elm Dirt combines science with nature to create high-performance organic fertilizers and soil amendments. Founded by a chemical engineer, the company uses beneficial microbes, worm castings, and regenerative gardening practices inspired by Korean Natural Farming and permaculture to nourish plants naturally while rebuilding healthy, living soil. Every formula is thoroughly tested to ensure it is both effective and safe for families, pets, and pollinators.
Sustainability is at the heart of everything Elm Dirt does. Their products are made with organic ingredients and manufactured in the United States using responsibly sourced materials. The company packages its products in bottles made from **100% post-consumer recycled plastic**, uses recyclable bags, and continuously looks for ways to reduce waste throughout its operations. Even their worms contribute to the circular economy by transforming food waste from local businesses into nutrient-rich compost that helps regenerate soil naturally.
Elm Dirt also promotes environmentally responsible gardening by encouraging gardeners to reduce their reliance on synthetic fertilizers, improve soil biodiversity, conserve water, and build healthier ecosystems from the ground up. Their peat-free soil mixes help protect sensitive peatland habitats, while ingredients like biochar can even help store carbon in the soil, supporting long-term environmental health.
By choosing Elm Dirt, customers are supporting a small, family-owned business that believes healthy gardens begin with healthy soil. Their commitment to organic growing, regenerative practices, and sustainable innovation makes it easier for every gardener to nurture both their plants and the planet. 🌱🌎
Orders are usually dispatched within 2-3 business days.
The shipping rate is calculated and displayed at checkout. Free shipping is available for orders over $49.00 for Shakers members of our reward program, and with no minimum, for Makers members (We can't offer free shipping when the lowest shipping cost exceeds $10).
Shipment confirmation and order tracking:
Once your order is fulfilled, you receive a tracking number to follow your package by email. Allow 24-48 hours for the carrier to update the tracking number in its system.
We might ship your order in more than 1 package. In that case, you receive a tracking number for each shipment.
Your order might be delayed in case we experience a high volume of orders. If your order fulfillment is delayed, we will let you know by email asap.
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