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Re: Greetings/Into
Doreen, I've had great results substituting cotton burr compost for peat moss.
Here is a link to a company in your area comparing cotton burr compost to peat
moss. http://www.bushsbestcompost.com/product.htm
I'm not promoting their brand, I buy from a different company local to my area.
A concern that their site doesn't address is that the composting has to be
thorough and hot enough to get rid of any pesticides that might be present. I
don't feel like I am living too dangerously, but we all have different levels of
risk tolerance.
Doreen Howard wrote:
> Colin,
> There is a difference between peat and peat moss. You are correct in
> saying that PEAT is not renewable. However, peat moss is--it's milled
> spaghum, which is propagated in the upper U.S. and Canada.
> As far as soil amendments, this is a square foot list, not an organic list.
> I understand your concerns, etc., but many SQFT list members are
> beginning gardeners who need a successful entrance to the hobby. Mel's
> book, which is the bible of this list, details rich soil mixes that will
> give the beginner instant success. Successful gardeners will go on to more
> sophisicated methods and become more aware of organic concerns. So, I think
> it's fair to give both organic and traditional methods when answering
> questions. Please detail how you would fill new beds--using materials that
> are readily available for a beginner. It would be helpful.
> Doreen Howard
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