Specials and Events
Check out our Specials and Events page to get the latest information on our Free Product Giveaway Saturday, featured product, specials, workshops, and events. You will also find information on our drawings, rewards program, military discount, and seasonal tree recycling.
February’s Featured Product
The featured product for February is our Hardwood Mulch – A premium product made from locally sourced, clean mixed lumber! This long lasting and durable mulch has a brown, earthy color that looks fresh in the landscape providing a nice canvas for your plants. It does an excellent job at suppressing weeds, minimizing erosion and retaining moisture!
Apply mulch now to lock in any water from the winter rains and help keep your soil’s temperature cool. Get your garden ready to withstand potential drought conditions during La Niña this Spring!
This mulch is not composted, but you will not find any weed seeds in it. It is a longer lasting option than our composted products. For best results, apply 2” to 3” thick for flowers and shrubs and 3” to 4” thick around. SB 1383 compliant.
Stormwater Management using Mulch
Build storm water sediment filtering berms using Grower’s Mulch. Follow the instructions in the California Stormwater Quality Association guide and use this handy diagram, Building a Compost Berm. Coarse composted mulch is good for sediment control and filtering storm water when used to construct filter berms or inside a containment material like a mesh tubular sock. Fine compost (1/2” minus) is good for erosion control blankets (using a 1-2” layer on soil surface).
Our Grower’s Mulch meets the specifications for use as a filter media and our Planter’s Blend Compost meets the growing media specifications for use as a compost erosion control blanket (CECB).
Click on the link to learn more about managing stormwater in your landscape with compost socks.
Resources for using Mulch
Dr. K’s Compost and Mulch Tips, CalRecycle’s Compost and Mulch Use Toolbox
Dr. Jim Downer of UCCE Ventura, “Benefits of Mulch” article
SPV Soils Resources. Feel free to contact Dr. K with any questions.
Compost and mulch feeds the soil and adds beauty!
Click on the Calculator to figure out how much you need.
To order call 760-746-4769
Pop-up Free Product Giveaway Saturday!
FPGS Pop-up Event
We love to give back to our community and have created this pop-up giveaway event to reward our loyal customers! On a Saturday of our choosing, we will offer our Featured Product to our loyal customers for free. Loyal customers are invited to come and load up whatever amount you need for your own benefit.
Free if self-loaded into your vehicle using your own containers and tools. Product must be tarped in trucks or contained. *
Stay tuned for the announcement of the next Pop-up FPGS!
Event may be canceled due to rain or low product inventory. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Google Business to see the latest event notifications. All guests must comply with our SPVS Public Event Safety Guidelines.
*We will load any standard pick-up truck or small trailer (approx. 1-2 cubic yards) for a fee of $10/load (cash only during event). Guests that would like larger quantities must self-load it manually or purchase the material at our standard wholesale price which includes loading at no additional cost. Delivery of purchased material is available for a fee throughout San Diego county by SPV Soils trucks.
Check-in- Enter yard and drive up to an attendant to check in and get directions on where to go to pick up free product.
Thank you to our loyal customers!
Workshops – Events
Join Dr. K at J.R. Organics for the
San Diego Regional Farmer Gathering
Feb 26th
2 – 5 pm
2026 California Small Farm Conference
February 22 – 27, 2026
Join Dr. K, local farmers and supporters across San Diego County on Thursday, February 26th at 2 pm for this special Regional Farmer Gathering hosted by J.R. Organics. This year’s theme is “Digging In” so plan to dig into local, organic suppliers and to learn more about organic practices and resources! Exhibitors will showcase resources and share expertise in support of organic food production in our region.
J.R. Organics Farm
31030 Rodriguez Rd
Escondido, CA 92026
Thank you to the Community Alliance with Family Farmers and the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County for sponsoring this event and to J.R. Organics for hosting the gathering.
Vermicast Compost Tea Sale
By Earthworks International
Fresh brewed for optimum use within 15 hours
To be announced!
7:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sold in one gallon increments (cash only during event)
$10 per gallon if you bring a container
$11 per gallon if we supply container
Vermicast Compost Tea details and benefits:
1. Can be diluted 5 to 1 ratio.
2. Compost tea can be used as a root drench and/or as a foliar spray. Both have benefits for healthy plants.
3. Compost tea can be an excellent source for beneficial microbes for soil and plants.
4. Compost tea is Non Toxic for humans and animals.
5. Compost tea may help plants and trees to build up an Immunity against pests and disease.
Get expert advice from Dr. K!
By email or in person!
7:00 am – 1:30 pm
Do you have questions about our products? Drop by and ask Dr. K! He provides expertise and resources to our customers to improve the soil and help plants thrive. Ask him about compost best management practices to sequester carbon and cool the planet.
“Healthy Soil Check-up with The Farmer & The Doctor” Drawing
Improve soil health, crop health, crop yield, and profits with the help of Doctor K and Heritage Farmer, Ernie Klemm! Enter the Healthy Soil Drawing to win services and prizes worth more than $430!
The Healthy Soil Drawing is our way of supporting the local agricultural community and sustainability. It is open to small commercial farms, orchards, or vineyards on two to twenty acres in San Diego County. The quarterly winner receives a “Healthy Soil Check-up with the Farmer and the Doctor”! The drawing is held on the first Friday of every quarter.
Drawing Winner Awards
HSD Award includes:
Onsite interview and evaluation – $300 value
Free Soil test – $80 value
Recommendations for improving soil and crop health
Best management practices for water and sustainability
Grangetto’s gift certificate – $50 value
Total Value of Award = $430+
Enter our quarterly drawing for small San Diego County commercial farms, orchards, and vineyards on 2-20 acresand you could win a Healthy Soil Check-up and a $50 Grangetto’s Gift Certificate generously donated from Grangetto’s Farm and Garden Supply! The next drawing will be in April!
Healthy Soil Check-up
The Healthy Soil Check-up is an on-site consultation at the drawing winner’s farm, orchard or vineyard with Dr. K and Ernie Klemm. During the visit, Ernie and Dr. K share and discuss resources for assessing, creating and maintaining healthy soil for the winner’s farm, orchard or vineyard.
The check-up includes soil test laboratory results and a summary report from Dr. K with an interpretation of the test results. Additional suggestions for improving and maintaining healthy soil on the winner’s farm, orchard, or vineyard are also provided along with links to useful resources based on the test results.
In addition, the lucky winner will be presented with a $50 Gift Certificate to Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply!
The Farmer and the Doctor
Ernie Klemm is a long time Heritage Farmer with over fifty years of farming experience in the San Pasqual Valley and Ramona area.
Dr. K (Craig Kolodge, PhD) is the current Manager of SPVS Business Development and Sustainability. He is a retired Plant Pathologist, Farm Advisor, and County Director with the University of California Cooperative Extension.
Ernie and Dr. K want to support the local agricultural community by sharing their combined 100 years of knowledge and experience in agriculture and healthy soil creation.
How to enter
Small commercial farmers who would like to win a consultative visit with the Farmer and the Doctor can enter the drawing by clicking on the button below. Winners will be announced on our website and social media accounts. Dr. K contacts the winner by email or phone to schedule the consultation.
Enter one time per year to qualify for all quarterly drawings until you win or a new year begins. If your name is not drawn, your entry is included in the next drawing through December. We start accumulating a new set of entries in January. The earlier you enter the drawing, the greater your chance of winning a free site visit and consultation.
Good Luck and here’s to Healthy Soil!
This drawing is sponsored by San Pasqual Valley Soils in cooperation with KD Farms of Escondido. Thank you to Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply for their generous contribution and for partnering with us to promote Healthy Soil in the San Diego Area,
There is no financial obligation to purchase any products or services associated with the Healthy Soil Check-up. The consulting visit must be scheduled prior to the end of the calendar year or during the first month of the following year.
Our Loyal Customers Get Rewarded!
Buy 9 yards of select SPV Soils products and get the 10th yard free!
Rewards can be earned and redeemed on purchases of Grower’s Mulch, Planter’s Blend, Valley’s Best Compost, Nitro-Blend Compost, Monkey Hair Mulch and California Native Mulch®. Stop by our office to pick up your Customer Rewards Card and start earning free products!
Honoring our Active Military and Veterans all year long!
Military Discount
Current Military Members and Veterans qualify for a 10% discount on all orders at SPVS (shipping not included). Simply provide proof of current or past military service at time of purchase. We will honor the discount throughout the year as our way of saying “Thank you for your service”.
Recycle your Christmas Tree at SPV Soils
Check in at office when you arrive for directions on where to drop off tree.
This complimentary annual recycling service is available to San Diego County residents who would like to recycle their Christmas trees.
Trees must be free of tree stands, tinsel, ornaments, bags, netting, lights, and decorations. NO flocked or artificial trees.
Drop your tree off during regular business hours. Thank you for recycling your trees with us!
