Peat is not my primary potting medium - but I do use it for some propagation. As an ingredient in a soilless potting mix, peat does a wonderful job of holding moisture. When mixed with lime, a wetting agent and the appropriate size of perlite for the use, the resulting potting soil supports fast growth for annuals, tropicals, succulents, veggies, herbs and a wide range of other plants. Here I'll also discuss the ecological debate around the harvesting of peat from bogs (focusing on the industry in Canada). Yes, there are concerns around sustainability, but that's true of just about every natural resource in Canada or the world. To me, it doesn't make sense to target the peat harvest as a problem. Here's the link to the article I mentioned on the Canadian Wildlife Federation Site: https://cwf-fcf.org/en/news/articles/for-the-love-of-peat_resource.html If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/ Photo Credits: Peat Bog by Jim Barton CC BY-SA 2.0 Sphagnum and other vegetation by Mélina Guêné-Nanchen CC BY 3.0 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7tDS0JXLD0

I prefer to propagate plants from cuttings under timed mist (as compared to humidity domes or "tenting") - the better air circulation can reduce the risks of rot. This DIY project lets you install timed mist at a small fraction of the cost of a professional system. It's a great way for beginners to plant propagation to get some experience with managing mist - without breaking the bank! For a details on the parts I chose: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm?listId=2HU03N4GX8CCO If you find these videos useful, there are a few little things you can do to help me out: Have a look at our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/fraservalleyrosefarm Follow our farm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraservalleyrosefarm Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FraserValleyRoseFarm Or better yet, subscribe to this Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FraserValleyRoseFarm?sub_confirmation=1 And for a place to indulge in random garden anarchy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unrulyrosesociety/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXv5ftjzPtY