Never in my life have I bought peat – not as pots or compost. I was therefore less than thrilled to see a gardening kit in my Christmas stocking which included such.
In general, I try to make sure I get the most out of anything I buy, so add the fact that I now have peat on my property I’m making doubly sure it is used several times over. Thus, I am at least pleased that the pot featured above started off not only radishes but tomatoes and finally Brussel sprouts.
I’d got up early to pot on the sprout seedlings. They were on the verge of outgrowing their starter pot and after building the coldframe it needed to be filled. So I now have far too many sprout seedlings: 12. But how likely are they to all grow and produce sprouts for me?
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Don’t forget that you can rip up the peat pot at the end and bury it below a plant to give it a small amount of fertiliser to get it going.
No idea on the sprouts… Never done them.
Good idea – I’ve put it in the compost bin but can consider it for the future.
I always look upon Brussel sprouts as mini cabbages and love them, adding a little butter after cooking! Hope you get to enjoy yours Helen 🙂 Have a nice Easter break.
Thank you, Agnes! Happy Easter 😃
Happy Easter Helen 🙂
Thanks, I learned something about peat I didn’t know.
Out of curiosity, what did you learn?
Helen, why is peat bad for the garden? This is news to me.
Peat is great for gardening but it’s a non renewable resource.
I didn’t know! Thanks for educating me, Helen. This is interesting, too. I didn’t know it was used in Scotch. http://www.slate.com/articles/life/drink/2013/04/the_end_of_peat_is_scotch_drinkers_favorite_flavor_running_out.html
I’m not a scotch drinker myself, but I understand that many are connoisseurs.
I don’t drink scotch either but yes it is running out for these connoisseurs, too!
So many changes to our planet. My husband and son are at a March for Science rally today. People are terrified at this administrations lack of understanding.
I think the lack of understanding runs deep. I hope the rally goes well!
They had a good time and an excellent turn out. 45 is on notice!
’45 is on notice’?
President Trump,the consummate climate change denier.
Okay, I get you! I think you mentioned ’45’ before….
🙂 I try not to speak his name.
I imagine that’s a good policy….
:_)
And the article was an interesting read.