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The Soil

Despite our dependence on soil for our very existence, it is likely the least understood system on our planet.

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Soil Science

The soil health and activity depends on the interaction of three basics sciences. Each discipline is responsible for specific jobs or processes in the soil. When one or more of the sciences are out of balance, the soil will no longer be able to function effectively. To read more about each:
Soil BIOLOGY
Soil PHYSICS
Soil CHEMISTRY

Soil Testing

In order to gain the most information about the condition of the soil and the problems that are causing the symptoms, learning about what you are looking for and recognizing what you are seeing is essential.

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Calcium...the Story

Calcium is the tour guide and the referee to nutrients in the soil.

Of all the minerals, calcium has the ability to lower the electrical conductivity. Minerals that were previously locked up become available for the plant's use.

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NEWS
  1. Field Walks
    August 12 , 2009
    Back to Your Roots is very dedicated to education and encourage our customers to experience their knowledge. We were very fortunate to have Merlin come to Western Canada to share his experiences and assist with this education process. Walking throught the fields and actually seeing the symptoms and learning what causes them is an incredible experience that can change the way you see your soil.

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  2. Micronized Organic Soft Rock Phos
    May 26, 2009
    Please contact our office for information and price on Micronized Organic Soft Rock Phos. Email info@back-to-your-roots.com, or phone: 306.747.8230.

  3. Lamotte Water Soluble kit
    May 4, 2009
    Our Lamotte Water Soluble Kit testing sessions with our producers was a success. The kits are user-friendly and effective for soil testing and they are available for purchase through our office. Please email us for prices.

  4. Gardening For Nutrition Seminars
    Back To Your Roots now offers custom Seminars about Gardening For Nutrition. In these informative Seminars we address basic soil health concepts that every gardener needs to know. We also discuss composting, nutrients in the soil, and products that will help gardeners improve the brix and nutrient value in their food.

    Contact us to arrange for a Seminar in your area    .

  5. Soil Foodweb Canada
    Back To Your Roots has recently teamed up with Soil Foodweb Canada to provide water soluble testing. By testing the soil and providing a wide range of detailed lab analysis reports, Soil Foodweb Canada can show you which organisms are present in your soil, how many are present, and whether you have the right kinds working to release the benefits latent in your soil.

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  6. Tailgate Soil Testing Workshops
    Tailgate Soil Testing Workshops™ will be going again this summer. We plan to do a tour each month to any fields or groups that would be interested in attending. It is a great opportunity to learn how to use the refractometer, the conductivity meters, the water soluble testing equipment and to crop check at a speed less than 60 mph!. Please contact us if you would like to help host a workshop, or if you would like to find our where the closest one will be held.

  7. July Field Walks With Merlin
    Again this year, Steve will be coming to spend time in the fields. Plan to come spend the day learning about the soil, the symptoms and learn about what can be done to decrease the problems. Tour route and sites are going to be determined in the next month or so. We will be sending out news letters with information, but check back to the site and watch for postings.

  8. Merlin Week 2009
    Merlin Week 2009 is going to be happening in Humboldt this year. Please watch for postings. We will be bringing new guest speakers, some of the old ones, and create an event to learn and network.

  9. Lawn & Garden Products
    We will be introducing the new line of Lawn and Garden products later this spring. The first place to start increasing nutrition and quality is in your own food supply. Watch for information.

  10. High Brix Manufacturing
    We have a new supplier! High Brix Manufacturing is a new Phosphorous manufacturer out of Edmonton, Alberta. As we all know, in order to grow high brix, we need to have good available calcium and clean available phosphorous. What better combination that GSR and Essential Phos!

  11. Join Our Team
    If you would like to join our team, please contact us. We are looking for more sales representatives in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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