About the Brand
About
For over 25 years, Coast of Maine has provided a variety of organic soil and mulch to give gardens a healthy head start and steady support. Based in Portland, Maine, Coast of Maine Organic Products produces premium, OMRI-listed soils, composts, and plant foods. Founded in 1996 by Carlos and Jean Quijano, the company specializes in nutrient-rich blends using sustainable, ocean-sourced ingredients like lobster, crab, and kelp meal.
Founding Story
Carlos and Jean Quijano started the company in 1996—six years before USDA organic certification standards were set. The couple’s vision for working with—not on—the land came to them naturally as avid gardeners living on Maine’s coast. That passion and place made them early advocates of the organic practices that help sustain our planet and us.
At a Glance
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OMRI Listed
An OMRI Listed product has been verified by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic farming, processing, and gardening. It guarantees that the product's ingredients and manufacturing process comply with strict organic standards, such as the USDA National Organic Program.
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B Corp Certified
Formalizing a decades-long mission to support healthy soils, thriving communities, and a sustainable planet.
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Coast of Maine Organic Products
Food & Beverage / Outdoor & Garden
Coast of Maine Organic Products
Food & Beverage / Outdoor & Garden
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Carlos and Jean Quijano started the company in 1996—six years before USDA organic certification standards were set. The couple’s vision for working with—not on—the land came to them naturally as avid gardeners living on Maine’s coast. That passion and place made them early advocates of the organic practices that help sustain our planet and us.
Press Coverage
THE OKLAHOMA HOMESTEADER
Sep 22, 2026
Non-Toxic Kitchen Swaps for a Healthier Home
For gardeners who want a more natural approach to feeding their plants, *Coast of Maine* Tomatoes, Vegetables & Herbs *Fertilizer* is a great addition to the *garden*. … *Coast of Maine* Organic Products offers a wide variety of organic *soils*, *composts*, mulches, *fertilizers*, and *plant foods* designed to support healthy *gardens*. Their products use natural ingredients sourced from farms and ocean waters, including lobster, crab, kelp, fish, and worm castings....
BANGOR DAILY NEWS
Aug 27, 2026
Volunteers haul soil up Acadia's summits to restore plants trampled by visitors
Before settling on humans to carry up the soil, researchers weighed other means of transportation: by mule, helicopter and highline systems. … During this week's hike, volunteers were hauling soil from Portland-based Coast of Maine Organic Products, which donated 100 bags of enriched soil mix to the project. … The soil was loaded and delivered to the carriage roads — the hike's starting point — by Frost Farms, a Bar Harbor garden center and plant nursery.
GARDEN CENTER MAGAZINE
Aug 27, 2026
Coast of Maine Organic Products achieves B Corporation Certification
Coast of Maine Organic Products - which produces compost-based, OMRI-certified organic soil and fertilizer solutions for gardens, raised beds and potted plants - announced that it is now a Certified B Corporation (B Corp. … "Through their dedication to producing organic soils, fertilizers and mulches for gardeners and growers, Coast of Maine is helping advance one of today's most important environmental priorities: soil health.
MSN
Aug 22, 2026
Plumeria - how to repot (transplant) for improved growth & flowers
And then, I love this bagged potting mix, it's really great, from Coast of Maine. That soil line looks pretty good. Bring some of this up, and absolutely you want to make sure there's no air pockets along the sides. … And at this point also you could sprinkle in some time release fertilizer, like this one. That's always a good idea. And you can see I've left a little bit, like an inch lip, because that's where I'm going to be putting the mulch on top.
PR NEWSWIRE
Aug 18, 2026
Coast of Maine Organic Products Achieves B Corporation Certification, Deepening its Longstanding Commitment to Social and Environmental Stewardship
Coast of Maine Organic Products, a premium compost-based, OMRI-certified organic soil and fertilizer solution for gardens, is now a Certified B Corporation™ (B Corp).
MAHONING MATTERS
Aug 16, 2026
Garlic ice cream? Try some and buy some stinky bulbs
REAL SIMPLE
Aug 2, 2026
Why Gardeners Are Hanging Mini Disco Balls in Their Gardens—and the Clever Reason They Work
Garden experts, including Cameron Bonsey from Coast of Maine, share tips to keep animals and pests out of gardens using creative ways.
AMERICA ONLINE
Jul 31, 2026
Want to Prevent Deer From Nibbling Your Plants?
WESTPORT JOURNAL
Jun 28, 2026
Cultivating with Kerri: Composting 101
PRESS HERALD
Jun 3, 2026
It's time to get serious about container gardening
YAHOO SHOPPING
May 24, 2026
Gardener says 'organic' soil came with a rogue surprise
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