Alys Fowler will be giving a talk on peat bogs and the need for going peat-free in our gardens on 25th March in Sheffield. Hoping they'll also have copies of their book for sale too.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-plants-tickets-1985103535111

#Sheffield #PeatFree #GardeningUK

Here are some different recipes for #PeatFree #PottingSoil blends -- depending on what one needs it for (#SeedStarting, #RaisedBeds, #PottedPlants, etc). The recipes also call for the use of #mycorrhizae to simulate root production. My cannabis farmer friends use that in their soil blends!

How to Make Peat-Free #PottingMix

Easy #DIY Potting Mixes for Potted Plants and Mo

"Going peat-free is one of the most impactful things we can do as gardeners to be better stewards of the earth and our resources. The lack of peat-free potting mixes at the garden center can be discouraging, but I see it as an opportunity to make my own which, frankly, has yielded far better results over the last few years. With a few basic components kept at hand, you can make great mixes for your plants, too!"

Learn more:
https://wildrevivalgardening.com/peatfree-gardening-guide/peatfree-potting-mix-recipes

#Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #PeatFreeStartingMix

DIY #PottingMix Masterclass: Make Your Own #PeatFree Blends For Plants

Looking to make more of natural potting mix ingredients and boost your peat-free options? Our DIY potting mix masterclass can help you create potting mediums for different plants

By Mary Ellen Ellis
published September 9, 2024

"While it’s easy to find high-quality potting mix at gardening stores and nurseries, there are good reasons to consider #DIY #PottingMix. Making your own blend gives you greater control and allows you to make adjustments for different needs. You can also save money this way.

"As you investigate recipes for the perfect potting mix, consider the importance of leaving out peat. Peat moss is often used in potting blends but unfortunately it must be harvested from wetlands. The process damages a delicate ecosystem and releases carbon dioxide. Luckily, if you want to make soilless growing mediums, there are plenty of good alternatives. Here we show you how to make your own potting mix."

Learn more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/diy-potting-mix-peat-free

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #PeatFreeMix #CoconutCoir #Compost #RiceHulls #GrowYourOwn

I hadn't considered using #RiceHulls in a #PottingSoil mix. But I am definitely going to incorporate that into a #PeatFree mix, along with #CoconutCoir, #Perlite or #Vermiculite, and aged #Compost!

#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #Sustainability #SeedStarting

"No more delays: Let’s get peat out of gardening, once and for all. Sign the
petition to help us end peat sales today and protect vital carbon-rich
peatland habitats."

#peatland #PeatFree #gardening #horticulture #UKpolitics

https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/

I finally created a Balcony Gardens and Container Gardening category on my website. Create a green oasis even if you don't have a garden. Find pots, plants and peat-free composts.

#gardening #balconygardening #containergardening #pots #plants #peatfree #compost

https://www.mandycanudigit.com/category/balcony-gardens-and-container-gardening/

Puolen aarin viljelypalstalta saa ilman esikasvatusta: parsaa, raparperia, perunoita, pensaspapuja, salkopapuja, lehtivihanneksia, valkosipulia, monivuotisia maustekasveja (minttua, ruohosipulia ja timjamia), herukoita sekä kesä- ja talvikurpitsaa - ja tietysti kukkia!

Ei viljelylaatikoita, ei turvemultaa, vain kompostilla lannoitettu maa.

#viljelypalsta #tahmelanryytimaat #puutarha #eiturvetta #gardening #allotmentgarden #peatfree #peatfreegardening

Day 12 of #30dayswild

With the help of a friend, I bought several bags of #peatfree compost to fill the raised bed at my new home.

I'll plant the #achocha , herbs, sweet peas & other annual flowers for #pollinators (and my pleasure).