Russell@friesen5000 lixiviated cow crap is a very good substitute for peat. In fact, once all of the water-soluble stuff is washed out, what remains is technically a type of peat.
ivy is birdposting Ⓥ@heretical_1 @friesen5000 except beef/dairy production is absolutely dreadful for the environment as well, and purchasing manure directly supports the animal agriculture industry.
the real sustainable solution is leaf mould.