No matter how nature-friendly you make your garden, it will never benefit wildlife more than leaving peat intact in bogs.
Spineless decision by RHS. They can't singlehandedly ban peat, but they can ban it for use at their flower show. www.cravenherald.co.uk/news/nationa...
RHS delays promise to make shows peat-free in face of ‘legislative black hole’
The horticultural charity says it ‘can’t steer this ship alone’ in the shift to peat-free gardening.
www.cravenherald.co.uk
March 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
No matter how nature-friendly you make your garden, it will never benefit wildlife more than leaving peat intact in bogs.
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
www.npr.org
March 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
More nurseries are joining us & we're getting close to the new growing season, so here's a Bluesky #PeatFree #Nurseries List: shorturl.at/dIgYz
So far includes 15 of 127 growers from ⬇️ list. Do let me know if I've missed anyone. Pls pin & share so these fantastic eco-friendly growers feel the 💚🌳💚.
So far includes 15 of 127 growers from ⬇️ list. Do let me know if I've missed anyone. Pls pin & share so these fantastic eco-friendly growers feel the 💚🌳💚.
Peat Free Nurseries List
The response to the Peat Free Nurseries List has been incredible. It’s fantastic to see such interest in sourcing peat-free plants. Thousands of people have accessed the list which now includ…
nicwilson.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
More nurseries are joining us & we're getting close to the new growing season, so here's a Bluesky #PeatFree #Nurseries List: shorturl.at/dIgYz
So far includes 15 of 127 growers from ⬇️ list. Do let me know if I've missed anyone. Pls pin & share so these fantastic eco-friendly growers feel the 💚🌳💚.
So far includes 15 of 127 growers from ⬇️ list. Do let me know if I've missed anyone. Pls pin & share so these fantastic eco-friendly growers feel the 💚🌳💚.
Peat moss can never be harvested sustainably. Of all the soils around the world, peat makes up only 3% of the total acreage, but it sequesters 21% of the sequestered carbon. Leave it in place to be more Earth friendly.
Here's my deep dive into peat: greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2021/08/peat...
Here's my deep dive into peat: greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2021/08/peat...
March 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Peat moss can never be harvested sustainably. Of all the soils around the world, peat makes up only 3% of the total acreage, but it sequesters 21% of the sequestered carbon. Leave it in place to be more Earth friendly.
Here's my deep dive into peat: greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2021/08/peat...
Here's my deep dive into peat: greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2021/08/peat...
“spreadsheet people” is a lot more climate-friendly than a problematic gardener who proclaims “spread peat, sheeple”
spreadsheets are people, my friend
August 21, 2026 at 3:33 AM
“spreadsheet people” is a lot more climate-friendly than a problematic gardener who proclaims “spread peat, sheeple”
If you compost for your garden, skip peat-based options. Peat extraction destroys wetlands, which are major carbon sinks. Instead, use sustainable alternatives like composted leaves or coconut coir.
Read more: www.farmersalmanac.com/peat-moss-al...
#SoilHealth #SustainableGardening #EcoFriendly
Read more: www.farmersalmanac.com/peat-moss-al...
#SoilHealth #SustainableGardening #EcoFriendly
7 Peat Moss Alternatives That Are Better For The Planet
Is it time to pitch the peat? If you're looking for eco-friendly alternatives to peat moss, these options are good for the garden and better for the environment.
www.farmersalmanac.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If you compost for your garden, skip peat-based options. Peat extraction destroys wetlands, which are major carbon sinks. Instead, use sustainable alternatives like composted leaves or coconut coir.
Read more: www.farmersalmanac.com/peat-moss-al...
#SoilHealth #SustainableGardening #EcoFriendly
Read more: www.farmersalmanac.com/peat-moss-al...
#SoilHealth #SustainableGardening #EcoFriendly
Crazy that Pat Mahomes gets away with being a commercial friendly "neutral" when the Mahomes fam seems to live and love MAGAland. So glad the Chiefs had their 3-peat dream snuffed out last night.
February 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Crazy that Pat Mahomes gets away with being a commercial friendly "neutral" when the Mahomes fam seems to live and love MAGAland. So glad the Chiefs had their 3-peat dream snuffed out last night.
In GOOD news, @scotwildlife.bsky.social has bought a 7,618ha Highland estate for £17.5m after receiving the largest donation in its 60 year history.
It will be managed to restore native woodland and peat, as well as nature-friendly farming practices.
It will be managed to restore native woodland and peat, as well as nature-friendly farming practices.
Scottish Wildlife Trust buys Inverbroom Estate near Ullapool
The area of land near Ullapool, in the north west Highlands, is larger than the city of Dundee.
www.bbc.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
In GOOD news, @scotwildlife.bsky.social has bought a 7,618ha Highland estate for £17.5m after receiving the largest donation in its 60 year history.
It will be managed to restore native woodland and peat, as well as nature-friendly farming practices.
It will be managed to restore native woodland and peat, as well as nature-friendly farming practices.
Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land
Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land
Exclusive: Minister says proposals show government’s ambition, as it faces unprecedented pressure from Greens
Tree nurseries could be built at prisons and military ranges could be turned into heathland or peat bogs as part of an ambitious plan to make government land more nature-friendly, the environment secretary has said.
Speaking ahead of elections this week in which Labour is under pressure from the Green party, Emma Reynolds said such projects showed the government’s intent in restoring natural habitats. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 4, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land
Soil blocking is a way to grow seedlings without plastic or peat pots. It's cheap, eco-friendly, & great for small spaces. Gardeners love it for helping the planet & becoming more self-sufficient.
tinyurl.com/msmbedw8 #SoilBlocking #GardeningTips #EcoFriendly #ClimateHope
tinyurl.com/msmbedw8 #SoilBlocking #GardeningTips #EcoFriendly #ClimateHope
What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
tinyurl.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Soil blocking is a way to grow seedlings without plastic or peat pots. It's cheap, eco-friendly, & great for small spaces. Gardeners love it for helping the planet & becoming more self-sufficient.
tinyurl.com/msmbedw8 #SoilBlocking #GardeningTips #EcoFriendly #ClimateHope
tinyurl.com/msmbedw8 #SoilBlocking #GardeningTips #EcoFriendly #ClimateHope
I couldn't work on this last night because I was working on another ref sheet. XD But here's my Art Fight card for this year! =)
Hoping I can get at least 2 more characters ready in time!
artfight.net/~DexMcKinnery
#artfight #artfight2026 #teammystery
Hoping I can get at least 2 more characters ready in time!
artfight.net/~DexMcKinnery
#artfight #artfight2026 #teammystery
June 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I couldn't work on this last night because I was working on another ref sheet. XD But here's my Art Fight card for this year! =)
Hoping I can get at least 2 more characters ready in time!
artfight.net/~DexMcKinnery
#artfight #artfight2026 #teammystery
Hoping I can get at least 2 more characters ready in time!
artfight.net/~DexMcKinnery
#artfight #artfight2026 #teammystery
Second - can whisky go peat free www.ft.com/content/eb33...
Can whisky go peat-free?
The friendly alternatives to digging up an ancient bog
www.ft.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Second - can whisky go peat free www.ft.com/content/eb33...
ah that old-timey fuel is definitely eco-friendly too
*checks notes*
wood smoke
peat smoke
trash smoke
coal smoke
it's artisanal!
*checks notes*
wood smoke
peat smoke
trash smoke
coal smoke
it's artisanal!
June 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
ah that old-timey fuel is definitely eco-friendly too
*checks notes*
wood smoke
peat smoke
trash smoke
coal smoke
it's artisanal!
*checks notes*
wood smoke
peat smoke
trash smoke
coal smoke
it's artisanal!
Update on my seedling trays:
The native plants seem to be responded much better to the peat-free seedling soil than to the traditional seedling soil I used. For instance, I took the sprouted lupine seedlings and planted half in peat-free and half in traditional. They're in the same tray though, so
The native plants seem to be responded much better to the peat-free seedling soil than to the traditional seedling soil I used. For instance, I took the sprouted lupine seedlings and planted half in peat-free and half in traditional. They're in the same tray though, so
May 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Update on my seedling trays:
The native plants seem to be responded much better to the peat-free seedling soil than to the traditional seedling soil I used. For instance, I took the sprouted lupine seedlings and planted half in peat-free and half in traditional. They're in the same tray though, so
The native plants seem to be responded much better to the peat-free seedling soil than to the traditional seedling soil I used. For instance, I took the sprouted lupine seedlings and planted half in peat-free and half in traditional. They're in the same tray though, so
Some friendly Bluesky people suggested peat-free seed starting mixes last season, but the products weren’t available here.
It looks like there are more options this month.
Please suggest products or maybe recipes for cutting dependence on #peat. Thanks! 🎃
I need better seedlings next Spring.
It looks like there are more options this month.
Please suggest products or maybe recipes for cutting dependence on #peat. Thanks! 🎃
I need better seedlings next Spring.
October 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Some friendly Bluesky people suggested peat-free seed starting mixes last season, but the products weren’t available here.
It looks like there are more options this month.
Please suggest products or maybe recipes for cutting dependence on #peat. Thanks! 🎃
I need better seedlings next Spring.
It looks like there are more options this month.
Please suggest products or maybe recipes for cutting dependence on #peat. Thanks! 🎃
I need better seedlings next Spring.
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
What's soil blocking? This seeding method helps gardeners use less plastic and peat
www.tpr.org
March 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Soil blocking is an environmentally friendly method to prep seedlings. The technique has captured the attention of serious gardeners who'd like to make their growing more sustainable.
An ‘Insect Armageddon’
What can we do?
- Let some grass grow long, plant insect-friendly flowers
- ‘Leave the leaves’ over winter
- Turn outside lights off at night
- Buy peat-free plants, peat free compost
- Buy organic
- Leave your garden as wild as you can stand
www.instagram.com/p/DdekA1kjIb...
What can we do?
- Let some grass grow long, plant insect-friendly flowers
- ‘Leave the leaves’ over winter
- Turn outside lights off at night
- Buy peat-free plants, peat free compost
- Buy organic
- Leave your garden as wild as you can stand
www.instagram.com/p/DdekA1kjIb...
September 20, 2026 at 7:55 AM
An ‘Insect Armageddon’
What can we do?
- Let some grass grow long, plant insect-friendly flowers
- ‘Leave the leaves’ over winter
- Turn outside lights off at night
- Buy peat-free plants, peat free compost
- Buy organic
- Leave your garden as wild as you can stand
www.instagram.com/p/DdekA1kjIb...
What can we do?
- Let some grass grow long, plant insect-friendly flowers
- ‘Leave the leaves’ over winter
- Turn outside lights off at night
- Buy peat-free plants, peat free compost
- Buy organic
- Leave your garden as wild as you can stand
www.instagram.com/p/DdekA1kjIb...
WTAF is wrong with people? Putting solar on one's house is not cheap, certainly not for everyone. I have to be careful what goes down my drain because we are on a peat moss septic system, eco friendly. I do not correspond with anyone so the fountain pen weirdness is mute.
Oh and yeah, I drive an EV.
Oh and yeah, I drive an EV.
August 23, 2026 at 1:17 AM
WTAF is wrong with people? Putting solar on one's house is not cheap, certainly not for everyone. I have to be careful what goes down my drain because we are on a peat moss septic system, eco friendly. I do not correspond with anyone so the fountain pen weirdness is mute.
Oh and yeah, I drive an EV.
Oh and yeah, I drive an EV.
"Shock Therapy"
To: @wyldfyrteam.bsky.social
Char: Kayu, Peat
<< Friendly Fire >>
[ #meeber #artfight #art #digitalart #furry #avali #electrifying #leafeon #zombie #coolright ]
To: @wyldfyrteam.bsky.social
Char: Kayu, Peat
<< Friendly Fire >>
[ #meeber #artfight #art #digitalart #furry #avali #electrifying #leafeon #zombie #coolright ]
September 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"Shock Therapy"
To: @wyldfyrteam.bsky.social
Char: Kayu, Peat
<< Friendly Fire >>
[ #meeber #artfight #art #digitalart #furry #avali #electrifying #leafeon #zombie #coolright ]
To: @wyldfyrteam.bsky.social
Char: Kayu, Peat
<< Friendly Fire >>
[ #meeber #artfight #art #digitalart #furry #avali #electrifying #leafeon #zombie #coolright ]
« One potential downside is that [...] the conditioner is “pitch black” and smells like “cooked wood”, similar to peat »
that is the opposite of a downside. I want to smell like WET NATURE
www.newscientist.com/article/2469...
that is the opposite of a downside. I want to smell like WET NATURE
www.newscientist.com/article/2469...
Hair conditioner made from wood is black and smelly, but eco-friendly
Hair conditioner made using lignin, a polymer found in wood and bark, works just as well as a commercial product - as long as you don't mind the smell
www.newscientist.com
February 23, 2025 at 12:35 AM
« One potential downside is that [...] the conditioner is “pitch black” and smells like “cooked wood”, similar to peat »
that is the opposite of a downside. I want to smell like WET NATURE
www.newscientist.com/article/2469...
that is the opposite of a downside. I want to smell like WET NATURE
www.newscientist.com/article/2469...
Peat free- Bio Based. That’s all ya get. 😂
April 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Peat free- Bio Based. That’s all ya get. 😂
How would you feel about using a hair conditioner that is pitch black and smells like peat? Its creators say it works as well as commercial alternatives, and it is eco-friendly because it is made from wood.
Hair conditioner made from wood is black and smelly, but eco-friendly
Hair conditioner made using lignin, a polymer found in wood and bark, works just as well as a commercial product - as long as you don't mind the smell
www.newscientist.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
How would you feel about using a hair conditioner that is pitch black and smells like peat? Its creators say it works as well as commercial alternatives, and it is eco-friendly because it is made from wood.
How would you feel about using a hair conditioner that is pitch black and smells like peat? Its creators say it works as well as commercial alternatives, and it is eco-friendly because it is made from wood.
Hair conditioner made from wood is black and smelly, but eco-friendly
Hair conditioner made using lignin, a polymer found in wood and bark, works just as well as a commercial product - as long as you don't mind the smell
www.newscientist.com
March 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
How would you feel about using a hair conditioner that is pitch black and smells like peat? Its creators say it works as well as commercial alternatives, and it is eco-friendly because it is made from wood.
Amazing session on oxidation of peatland carbon - vital for understanding biogeochemical cycles through time and how we have perturbed them. Big thanks to the organisers for creating a divers, inclusive and friendly session. #EGU26
May 7, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Amazing session on oxidation of peatland carbon - vital for understanding biogeochemical cycles through time and how we have perturbed them. Big thanks to the organisers for creating a divers, inclusive and friendly session. #EGU26