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@ NovaNaturalist🇨🇦🇩🇰🇬🇱🇵🇦🇲🇽🇱🇸🇳🇫🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 #FBPE<a href="https://fediscience.org/@helenczerski" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@helenczerski</a> Sadly here in Canada we have a complete blind sport on this. It is almost impossible to get peat free products. Despite Kew / RHS / National Trust abandoning peat for greater >99% of species decades ago, there are no advocates in Canada suggesting reducing peat consumption. Not even WWF / David Suzuki / Ecology Action Centre.<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a>

DoomsdaysCWI've had good luck using <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NeemOil" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NeemOil</a> spray to get rid of <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FungusGnats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FungusGnats</a> [test on a small spot to make sure your plant doesn't have a bad reaction]. Removing decaying plant matter also helps. And using a <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a> soil mix helps as well -- peat attracts fungus gnats (and peat really belongs in the bogs, not in our flower pots).How To Use Neem Oil For Fungus Gnats ControlNeem oil is a non-toxic, all-natural pesticide with insecticidal properties that kill many pests on contact and help you get rid of gnats.<a href="https://plantcaretoday.com/neem-oil-fungus-gnats.html" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://plantcaretoday.com/neem-oil-fungus-gnats.html</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PesticideFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PesticideFree</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a>

DoomsdaysCWCrafting the Perfect [<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a>] Starting Mix for Seeds & Planting Success"Seed Starting Mix Ingredients - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CocoCoir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CocoCoir</a> - Coconut husk fiber is the main growing medium in this recipe. Pro-Tip: When purchasing coco coir, pay attention to the product's grade (or coarseness) and salt content. You do not want chipped shells or particulates in it. I recommend ultra-fine premium grade A compressed coco coir blocks that are already triple-washed to remove salt. - Vermiculite - Vermiculite is critical in your seed starting mix. It is an expanded volcanic rock that is very porous, allowing it to hold onto water and nutrients so they don’t drain through the soil. - Perlite - Perlite is an expanded volcanic glass used in high-quality seed starting mixes to prevent compaction and allow better drainage. There are different grades of perlite. I prefer using fine to medium perlite. Extra-fine will work, too, but you will need to add more of it. - Water - Warm water works best and speeds up the process, but you can also use cold water if that is all you have available. - Fertilizer - Most seed starting mixes do not contain fertilizer. Since we are making our own, we can add it right into the seed starting mix. Choose a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer, such as Trifecta+ and/or a gentle fertilizer like worm castings." [I plan on using worm castings.]Learn more: <a href="https://migardener.com/blogs/blog/starting-mix-for-seeds/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://migardener.com/blogs/blog/starting-mix-for-seeds/</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedStartingMix" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SeedStartingMix</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedStarting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SeedStarting</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PeatFreeStartingMix" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFreeStartingMix</a>

DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIY" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIY</a> - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a>! Crafting the Perfect <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedStarting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SeedStarting</a> Mix for Seeds & Planting SuccessWritten by: Luke Marion Published on February 6, 2025"I’ll tell you how to make and use an easy DIY starting mix for seeds that can give your plants an amazing boost, help them grow healthy, and save you money."Let’s grow bigger!"Seed Starting Mix Ingredients - <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/CocoCoir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CocoCoir</a> - Coconut husk fiber is the main growing medium in this recipe. Pro-Tip: When purchasing coco coir, pay attention to the product's grade (or coarseness) and salt content. You do not want chipped shells or particulates in it. I recommend ultra-fine premium grade A compressed coco coir blocks that are already triple-washed to remove salt. - Vermiculite - Vermiculite is critical in your seed starting mix. It is an expanded volcanic rock that is very porous, allowing it to hold onto water and nutrients so they don’t drain through the soil. - Perlite - Perlite is an expanded volcanic glass used in high-quality seed starting mixes to prevent compaction and allow better drainage. There are different grades of perlite. I prefer using fine to medium perlite. Extra-fine will work, too, but you will need to add more of it. - Water - Warm water works best and speeds up the process, but you can also use cold water if that is all you have available. -Fertilizer - Most seed starting mixes do not contain fertilizer. Since we are making our own, we can add it right into the seed starting mix. Choose a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer, such as Trifecta+ and/or a gentle fertilizer like <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/WormCastings" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WormCastings</a>."Learn more: <a href="https://migardener.com/blogs/blog/starting-mix-for-seeds/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://migardener.com/blogs/blog/starting-mix-for-seeds/</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SeedStarting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SeedStarting</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/DIYSeedStartingMix" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DIYSeedStartingMix</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a>

Ethical RevolutionRocketGro<a href="https://rocketgro.co.uk/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RocketGro</a> provide chemical-free, peat-free and 100% Soil Association-approved organic composts, mulch, soil improvers and liquid plant feed.A perfect combination for healthy soil and sustained plant growth, RocketGro is entirely animal product free and natural.RocketGro’s eco-friendly, natural fertiliser is as effective as chemical fertiliser without the negatives that using synthetic chemicals have for nature, waterways and wildlife.Understanding that peat bogs store vast amounts of carbon, which must be kept in the ground to avoid contributing to climate change, RocketGro support peat-free gardening.<a href="https://ethicalrevolution.co.uk/rocketgro/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[Via Ethical Revolution]</a><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://ethicalrevolution.co.uk/tag/eco-friendly/" target="_blank">#EcoFriendly</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://ethicalrevolution.co.uk/tag/organic/" target="_blank">#organic</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://ethicalrevolution.co.uk/tag/peatfree/" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a>

Mandy WatsonWelcome to Little Big Compost, a compressed peat-free growing medium - no more heaving heavy sacks back from the garden centre! Available in many formulations.<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/peatfree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#peatfree</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/compost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#compost</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/coir" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#coir</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/houseplants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#houseplants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cacti" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cacti</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/citrus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#citrus</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/mulch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mulch</a><a href="https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2025/03/06/little-big-compost-no-more-heaving-around-heavy-bags/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.mandycanudigit.com/2025/03/06/little-big-compost-no-more-heaving-around-heavy-bags/</a>

Rich<a href="https://toot.wales/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> question - how can I best prepare a <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/compost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#compost</a> mix for small containers for growing <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/salad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#salad</a>? Am in the UK, and have some used compost from last year, peat-free general-purpose compost, homemade compost and vermiculite. I'm never sure what the best approach is. I tend to mix old compost with new and a bit of home-made and maybe some vermiculite. Often it's a bit course for my lettuce seeds. I sometimes sieve it. Sometimes hard to find <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/peatfree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#peatfree</a> potting compost!<a href="https://toot.wales/tags/containergarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#containergarden</a>

JoThe tomatoes under the coloured light are coming on nicely 🤞🤞 <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/growYourOwn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#growYourOwn</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/peatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#peatFree</a>

GaiaCrisisPhilI've put in my order for peat-free compost from Dalefoot - ready for Spring sowing The composts are made in the Lake District from wool and bracken with added comfrey All good stuff<a href="https://www.dalefootcomposts.co.uk" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.dalefootcomposts.co.uk</a><a href="https://mas.to/tags/peatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#peatFree</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/compost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#compost</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/potting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#potting</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/sowing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sowing</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/allotment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#allotment</a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Dalefoot" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Dalefoot</a>

A.Stringer<a href="https://twit.social/@m0nkeyh0use" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@m0nkeyh0use</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/@oldrawgabbit" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@oldrawgabbit</a> I do the same. Large refillable soap dispensers etc. Soap bars instead of shower gel & shampoo bottles. <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Recycled" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Recycled</a> glass containers instead of plastic. Make my own Compost where possible. Buy <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Peatfree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Peatfree</a> compost. Grow plants from seeds &/or or divide. Buy unbleached toilet rolls delivered in card board boxes etc. But it shouldnt be up to the individual to have to source these things. Governments need to do much more to help us live our lives more sustainably.

Jake RaysonAlso: * <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Organic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Organic</a> * <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a> * <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Vegan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Vegan</a> * Local & recycled materials * Minimal energy * Minimal plastic

Jake Rayson<a href="https://aus.social/@rood" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@rood</a> absolutely. Anything that can be commodified & industrialised has been and will be, including gardens. I believe there's a place for experts & nurseries, but how do you reconcile with that mass production & consumption, where the industrial juggernaut weighs against change, with <a href="https://mas.to/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a> compost for example?

dadandtwoIt’s mad that with a ban on the sale of peat based composts to home gardeners promised for 2024 our local garden centre still refuses to stock any brands of peat free compost. <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/peat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#peat</a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a> <a href="https://mastodonapp.uk/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a>

J MillsAnyone out there with formulas for peat-free growing media for carnivorous plants?<a href="https://zirk.us/tags/CarnivorousPlants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CarnivorousPlants</a> <a href="https://zirk.us/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/06/peat-free-success-carnivorous-plants-adds-weight-peat-ban-rhs" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/06/peat-free-success-carnivorous-plants-adds-weight-peat-ban-rhs</a>

Yasmine HamidWent actual shopping (not just online) to Bishop Auckland B&Q today. Really pleasing to see that they’ve finally gone peat free. There was also peat free compost in Morrisons. <a href="https://c.im/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a>

Leanne J<a href="https://universeodon.com/@whitepineswhisper" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@whitepineswhisper</a> <a href="https://troet.cafe/@DanyWho" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@DanyWho</a> <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/plants" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@plants</a> We do refer to it as compost in the U.K. but there’s a growing movement here against using those containing peat. Some larger stores and nurseries have already stopped selling, or growing in peat-based compost, as the removal of peat causes significant carbon release and damage to delicate ecosystems. I’ve switched all my compost mixes to <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/PeatFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFree</a> ones and there are some excellent ones out there 💚 <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/PeatFreeApril" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PeatFreeApril</a>

Mrs MA busy time <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> now that the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/peatfree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#peatfree</a> wool compost for top-dressing my roses has arrived. I’ve re-potted some year-old rose cuttings in a 50-50 mix with topsoil. Hope they like it. 😀

Hardy's Cottage Garden PlantsIf you're in London this Sunday, 5 March, why not visit Chiswick Flower Market? As well as the market which is for all <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/plantaholics" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#plantaholics</a>, there's a FREE talk by Ben Crossland 'British Flowers Rock'. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chiswick" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#chiswick</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/london" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#london</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#flowers</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/market" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#market</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/peatfree" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#peatfree</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/perennials" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#perennials</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/rhsmastergrower" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#rhsmastergrower</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/buylocal" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#buylocal</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/buybritishflowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#buybritishflowers</a>

Hardy's Cottage Garden PlantsFrom 2024 amateur gardeners in England and Wales will no longer be able to buy peat based compost. Find out more by watching Rosy's video. See: <a href="https://www.hardysplants.co.uk/news" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no">https://www.hardysplants.co.uk/news</a><a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/peatfree" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#peatfree</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/peatfreeby2024" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#peatfreeby2024</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/climate" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#climate</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/gardener" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#gardener</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#garden</a>

Hardy's Cottage Garden PlantsLove is all around in nature. In leaf, in scent, in form. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/love" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#love</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/valentines" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#valentines</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/lamprocapnos" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#lamprocapnos</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/viola" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#viola</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/brunnera" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#brunnera</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/peatfreegrown" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#peatfreegrown</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/perennials" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#perennials</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/peatfree" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#peatfree</a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/hampshireuk" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#hampshireuk</a>

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