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Doing something that set the whole room murmuring when Alys Fowler suggested it at her recent talk on going peat-free: sowing seeds in my own garden soil. This is top soil removed while digging out my pond and sieved to remove stones
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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Protect peat bogs, #wetlands & #waterways! Go #peatfree. Sign the petition. #gardeninig #peat #climate
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#viljelypalsta #tahmelanryytimaat #puutarha #eiturvetta #gardening #allotmentgarden #peatfree #peatfreegardening
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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).
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@helenczerski
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. -
I've had good luck using #NeemOil spray to get rid of #FungusGnats [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 #PeatFree 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 Control
Neem oil is a non-toxic, all-natural pesticide with insecticidal properties that kill many pests on contact and help you get rid of gnats.
https://plantcaretoday.com/neem-oil-fungus-gnats.html
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Crafting the Perfect [#PeatFree] Starting Mix for Seeds & Planting Success
"Seed Starting Mix Ingredients
- #CocoCoir - 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:
https://migardener.com/blogs/blog/starting-mix-for-seeds/
#Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #PeatFreeStartingMix -
#DIY - #PeatFree! Crafting the Perfect #SeedStarting Mix for Seeds & Planting Success
Written 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
- #CocoCoir - 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 #WormCastings."Learn more:
https://migardener.com/blogs/blog/starting-mix-for-seeds/
#SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #DIYSeedStartingMix #Gardening -
RocketGro
RocketGro 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.
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#gardening question - how can I best prepare a #compost mix for small containers for growing #salad?
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 #peatfree potting compost!
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I'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 stuffhttps://www.dalefootcomposts.co.uk
#peatFree #compost #potting #sowing #gardening #allotment #Dalefoot
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@rood 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 #PeatFree compost for example?
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Anyone out there with formulas for peat-free growing media for carnivorous plants?
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Went 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. #gardening #PeatFree
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@whitepineswhisper @DanyWho @plants 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 #PeatFree ones and there are some excellent ones out there 💚 #PeatFreeApril
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Design is a process, #CAD is a tool, *working with #nature* is the principle!
This means #NativePlants where possible, #FoodForest #ForestGarden for edible crops, #organic, #PeatFree compost etc.
I’ve created a #CAD for #GardenDesign online class for #wildlife & #FoodForest garden designers like myself, starting at the beginning & accelerating rapidly!
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@Hesperalis Oh, that Sylva Grow is expensive but peat compost shouldn’t be sold at all. It certainly shouldn’t be sold cheaper than the peat free alternatives. #Allotment #PeatFree #Compost #GrowYourOwn
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@nicole2g @compost This autumn’s home made #Allotment #PeatFree #Compost after having it’s second turn.