I know of a handful of extremely successful/large nurseries that have been peat free for over 10 years. I still use peat based for seeds as I’m yet to figure out one for this. For everything else I use peat free. I’ve found Carrs organic and dale foot for perennials and Macpenny for Acid loving plants acceptable. I do modify with grit or sand which may be an issue for new gardeners (but this will change). One thing I had to learn was how to water them as they are quite different.
As a newbie gardener I didn't even know what peat was till a few weeks ago and through this thread am learning a lot about the differences between peat based and non peat based. It would be great to hear more indepth views but in a more friendly & respectful manner.
As a newbie gardener I didn't even know what peat was till a few weeks ago and through this thread am learning a lot about the differences between peat based and non peat based. It would be great to hear more indepth views but in a more friendly & respectful manner.
I fear this is one of those subject with very little "middle ground" which can lead to those on both sides becoming somewhat "evangelical"
You may well be right @Hostafan1 I have only just tried to start using it this year. What I object to, is people claiming great knowledge, when they are just talking b****x
How can you lie there and think of England When you don't even know who's in the team
You may well be right @Hostafan1 I have only just tried to start using it this year. What I object to, is people claiming great knowledge, when they are just talking b****x
I agree, but acknowledge there are people on both sides of the debate who talk bollox
Have run out of energy liking everyone's posts! Well, almost everyone's...
We have a couple of garden centres near us with lots of choice of peat free compost. I support them by buying from them.
I like the point that was made in GW yesterday that a big part of the problem is "amateur gardeners". Our livelihood doesn't depend on the decimation of peat bogs. Surely it's worth trying alternatives and keep trying alternatives? Just feels strange to be proud of growing stuff while being knowingly complicit in destroying stuff in order to grow the stuff. But then maybe that's too simplistic...
.... I like the point that was made in GW yesterday that a big part of the problem is "amateur gardeners".
I would have thought the volume used by nurseries, professional growers, large estates, professional gardeners and keen experienced gardeners would have used a lot more compost than "amateur gardeners" unless there is already a ban or widespread & verified good practice in place. Just asking as I am trying to educate myself on the topic.
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When you don't even know who's in the team
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Do you need me to list more, there are at least 50?
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
Last year I managed to get a ‘reduced peat blend’ but not actual peat free. I’ve got a handful of compost left and then I’m out!
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
We have a couple of garden centres near us with lots of choice of peat free compost. I support them by buying from them.
I like the point that was made in GW yesterday that a big part of the problem is "amateur gardeners". Our livelihood doesn't depend on the decimation of peat bogs. Surely it's worth trying alternatives and keep trying alternatives? Just feels strange to be proud of growing stuff while being knowingly complicit in destroying stuff in order to grow the stuff. But then maybe that's too simplistic...