

When you buy from Montana Creations, you’re not just choosing a product—you’re choosing purpose, quality, and heart. Each item is crafted by hand, making it truly one-of-a-kind. These pieces make meaningful gifts for anyone who appreciates authenticity, artistry, and the story behind what they own. Whether it’s a horsehair hatband, hand-beaded accessory, or a beautifully crafted leather or wood item, you’re receiving heirloom-level craftsmanship that reflects Montana’s rich heritage.Your purchase supports real lives, honors true artisanship, and brings home a piece of Montana tradition you can feel good about.
Genesis Biochar / Compost Mix
In regenerative farming, the goal is to improve soil health, boost agricultural productivity, and create a sustainable system that benefits both the environment and future generations. Genesis Biochar, when combined with Genesis Compost, provides a unique approach to soil enhancement that includes the benefits of humic acid. Compost naturally contains humic acid, a powerful substance known for improving soil health, increasing nutrient availability, and enhancing water retention. By using Genesis Biochar in conjunction with compost, you get the best of both worlds: the immediate benefits of compost’s nutrients and humic acid, paired with the long-term nutrient retention and microbial habitat provided by biochar.
One of the most significant benefits of both compost and biochar is their ability to improve Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC). CEC is a crucial measure of soil’s ability to retain and exchange essential nutrients, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and other micronutrients. Soils with high CEC are better at holding onto these nutrients, making them more available to plants, while reducing nutrient loss due to leaching. Genesis Biochar and compost both increase CEC in complementary ways.
Compost contains humic acid and other organic compounds that naturally enhance soil’s ability to hold and exchange nutrients. It improves soil structure, promotes microbial activity, and increases nutrient retention. Biochar, on the other hand, is a highly porous material that improves soil aeration and structure, but its high CEC also helps it hold onto nutrients and water, reducing the need for frequent fertilization and irrigation.
When used together, Genesis Biochar, Genesis Compost create a synergistic effect, improving the soil’s CEC in both the short and long term. This ensures that nutrients are not only immediately available to plants but also retained in the soil for extended periods, providing sustained fertility and improved plant growth over time.
The synergy between Genesis Biochar and the Genesis Biochar, Compost Mix offers a sustainable solution for regenerating soil, promoting healthy plant growth, and supporting environmental stewardship.
This mix is made in and shipped from Montana.
Genesis Biochar is a member of the International Biochar Initiative and US Biochar Initiative.
How To Use Genesis Biochar, Compost Mix
Mix directly into your soil at a ratio of 5% to 10% to a depth below the root zone. It is also popular with landscapers for use as a mulch. Remember that the Biochar in this mix will not breakdown for hundreds of years so conditioning your soil with Genesis Biochar will help create the long term balance of carbon, nitrogen, micro-organisms and nutrients that plants need to thrive.
Bulk truck loads need to be picked up at our facility. Please contact us to arrange for a pickup time and get help hiring a trucking company. Weight may vary.
t Montana Creations, we connect people with handcrafted goods made with heritage, skill, and purpose.
We offer high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect the richness of Native American tradition, Western craftsmanship, and personal transformation.
Our collection includes:Hitched horsehair belts, hat bands, bridles, key fobs, and barrettes
Hand-crocheted hats, scarves, sweaters, and blankets
Beaded jewelry and accessories inspired by Native design
Hand-tooled leather wallets, cuffs, and straps
Carved wooden home goods and rustic décor
Lumber and wood products
Biochar products
Each item is created **one at a time—by hand—**using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
More than artMost of the products featured on Montana Creations are handmade by inmates at the Montana State Prison. Many of these men have little or no outside support. Prison jobs pay very little, and after deductions for obligations like fines, fees, and child support, many are left with almost nothing to meet basic needs.
That’s where we come alongside them.
How we helpWe do not produce these items. We partner with the artisans by helping market and sell their work, so they can earn honest income through creating rather than taking.
Inside prison walls, a hobby is more than “something to do.” It can become a pathway to real change—teaching patience, attention to detail, planning, cooperation, and delayed gratification. It helps men stay focused on something positive and builds practical, transferable skills that support healthier choices.
Why it mattersProceeds from sales can help provide:
Resources for essentials while incarcerated
Funds for phone calls and staying connected with family
Support for responsibilities like child support, fines, and fees
A stronger financial foundation to help re-enter society
Most importantly, this work helps restore dignity. It replaces a hopeless identity with confidence, purpose, and the belief: “I can create value. I can contribute. I can live differently.”
When you purchase from Montana Creations, you’re not only receiving something beautiful and unique—you’re helping support transformation, preserve cultural artistry, and strengthen families.