[wildone]

But as you have already found, there does not seem to be a suitable alternative. Many things have been tried but have not proved to be successful and until the gardeners refuse to by peat based products the industry will not manage to find another alternative. They will only do so when their profits are hit. So gardeners if needs be go back to the old John Innes loam based composts but refuse any peat based compost, grow bags or peat pots and basket liners.