For peat's sake: Alternative growing media
Friday, September 4, 2009 - 18:27
in Earth & Climate
TURIN, ITALY -- Peat, or semi-decayed vegetation matter, has been used by commercial growers and amateur gardeners since the middle of the 20th century. Peat is added to potting soil to help retain moisture and provide additional nutrients. As the demand for peat grew, acres of peat bogs were being drained and destroyed.