You speak beautifully, and your depth of knowledge on this subject is spacious! You're speaking skills, coupled with your horticultural knowledge, make for a perfect presentation. Your voice and pronunciation is crisp, clear, and mature. And the degree to which you speak on your subject is very impressive. I think you have found a wonderful career! Continued success to you. Thank you.
Quick correction: Peat extraction is considered mining, not harvesting. This was mentioned, but it is not because of methodology but rather because peatlands can not be regenerated as fast as they are harvested. Conservation efforts are very important, but they are not able to regenerate bogs as fast as they are currently being harvested.
In the right conditions, peat can accumulate at about 1 millimeter per year. So, to get a significant amount it takes hundreds of years. Many of the peat mining is taking place in areas where it accumulated over thousands of years.
Most informative. I had wondered how peat land was harvested and maintained in North America. I wonder how many acres are being restored in this way. Also does this restoration method preserve pitcher plants and sundews which are part of a healthy bog?
I'm glad work is being done to restore peat land but the destroying these unique ecosystems ever 15 to 40 years to harvest potting soil is silly when gardeners realize that leaf mold in their municipality's compost pile has similar water-holding abilities and is available at a much lower financial and ecological cost.
Do you even have the slightest f****** clue how big the peatlands are! In total Canada has harvested on approximately 75000 Acres over the course of peat Harvest versus the hundred and forty one million Acres of Pete! Fucking Christ 25% of Canada is peat!
@@deannelson9565 you're right, it is infinite! because we live on an indestructible infinite planet! oh do you know how big the ocean is too!?? wow its huge! and we are definitely not over fishing it,, because it is too huge! its impossible right!?!?
@@SlinkyDrinky yeah that's almost a valid comparison except for it's not even remotely f****** close! Do you have any idea what 1.8 million square miles looks like and the fact that we only Harvest from a few of them. Peat is not like fish there is not a massive huge demand for it therefore the Harvest is slight and in any given year 60 times more peat is laid down in Canada that is actually harvested.
@@deannelson9565 Well in the UK most peatlands have disappeared either for harvesting (for burning or compost) or for farmland. I agree that we didn't have nearly as much peatland as Canada but as Canada's population grows and more land is needed it would be wise to use alternatives to peat to simply grow a few garden plants as these are incredibly fragile ecosystems that take thousands of years to form.
This is soo helpful and informative! 🍁❤️💚 Question please, hopefully someone here has an answer or advice….. any concrete tips on how to stop or slow down peat oxidization? T.I.A.!
Exposure to air accelerates peat oxidation. The more you till or aerate your peat/soil blend the faster it will break down. I've learned this the hard way in my garden, where over-zealous rototilling has actually harmed the soil.
@OklahomaGardening i found that this also works GREAT for growing Magic Mushrooms it really speeds up the pinning process so no need for coir!!! P Cyan loves it
Peat grows wider then it does higher I would re evaluate the growth rate on size not height like a normal plant this stuff gets everywhere and does grow very fast it ruins roofs and properties.
Canada has over 100 million hectares of peatland. The rate of harvest compared to the new volume of peat created is 70 to 1, so not only is it sustainable Canada has laws that have prevented the degradation that has happened in countries with no regulation or observation of bog use. You cannot compete ethical peat harvesting to shipping products like Coconut coir from SriLanka by ship, harvested by the poorest workers. Here well paid Canadians do the work. Buy what you wish but consider north American jobs instead of sending your money to a middle man.
@@FortheBudgies They really like to make it public knowledge that they do this, since it doesn't benefit them & takes a huge amount of work with governing bodies (afaik in canada)
Good job at making the destruction of a sensitive wild habitat supporting a rare and specialised plant community so that gardeners can replace more of our native plants with foreign, un-naturally horticultured species look like such a great idea.
guess we should just all leave the areas and not have houseplants and nursery industry and stuff. thanks for the plan what were we ever thinking before you came
@@SlinkyDrinky no he's a fucking idiot! He's call peat bogs a rare habitat leaving out the simple fact that Canada alone has 294 million Acres of it! Of that 294 million Acres they only Harvest on 55000. In any given year 60 times more Pete is laid down by these bogs than is actually harvested. In total in this world there are 1.8 million square miles of peat bogs so taking a little bit here and there doesn't mean Jack shit to the overall Ecology of the planet!
This is very destructive. It will take hundreds of years to regenerate. And how many peat bogs are not even attempting regeneration? I will never buy peat again.
Canada has over 100 million hectares of peatland. A glance at a map of Manitoba for instance will show you a huge area, bigger than 2 British Isles all tiny lakes, all peatland and no cites, roads or human habitation. If you choose Coconut coir you are sending your dollars to a shipper that purchases it a slave wages in SriLanka loads it on oil powered ships and brings it here. Do as you wish of course but don't suggest that Canada not ethically harvest peat for horticulture and mushroom growing.
You speak beautifully, and your depth of knowledge on this subject is spacious! You're speaking skills, coupled with your horticultural knowledge, make for a perfect presentation. Your voice and pronunciation is crisp, clear, and mature. And the degree to which you speak on your subject is very impressive. I think you have found a wonderful career! Continued success to you. Thank you.
Nice job on this video. You explained the process very thoroughly, thoughfully, and in easy-to-understand terms.
+Lorene Lynn Thanks for your kind words, Lorene! We're glad you found it helpful!
Quick correction: Peat extraction is considered mining, not harvesting. This was mentioned, but it is not because of methodology but rather because peatlands can not be regenerated as fast as they are harvested. Conservation efforts are very important, but they are not able to regenerate bogs as fast as they are currently being harvested.
Thanks for your input.
That's mentioned at 3:41
In the right conditions, peat can accumulate at about 1 millimeter per year. So, to get a significant amount it takes hundreds of years. Many of the peat mining is taking place in areas where it accumulated over thousands of years.
Always, always give back from what you take. Great vid thanks.
Very nicely explained and pot together: thank you
I love this stuff in my Arizona Garden beds. Soil here is awful and this, with some natural fertilizers and compost, is amazing!
Most informative. I had wondered how peat land was harvested and maintained in North America. I wonder how many acres are being restored in this way. Also does this restoration method preserve pitcher plants and sundews which are part of a healthy bog?
I'm glad work is being done to restore peat land but the destroying these unique ecosystems ever 15 to 40 years to harvest potting soil is silly when gardeners realize that leaf mold in their municipality's compost pile has similar water-holding abilities and is available at a much lower financial and ecological cost.
leaf mold is no where near as effective as peat moss is in the garden
Do you even have the slightest f****** clue how big the peatlands are! In total Canada has harvested on approximately 75000 Acres over the course of peat Harvest versus the hundred and forty one million Acres of Pete! Fucking Christ 25% of Canada is peat!
@@deannelson9565 you're right, it is infinite! because we live on an indestructible infinite planet! oh do you know how big the ocean is too!?? wow its huge! and we are definitely not over fishing it,, because it is too huge! its impossible right!?!?
@@SlinkyDrinky yeah that's almost a valid comparison except for it's not even remotely f****** close! Do you have any idea what 1.8 million square miles looks like and the fact that we only Harvest from a few of them. Peat is not like fish there is not a massive huge demand for it therefore the Harvest is slight and in any given year 60 times more peat is laid down in Canada that is actually harvested.
@@deannelson9565 Well in the UK most peatlands have disappeared either for harvesting (for burning or compost) or for farmland. I agree that we didn't have nearly as much peatland as Canada but as Canada's population grows and more land is needed it would be wise to use alternatives to peat to simply grow a few garden plants as these are incredibly fragile ecosystems that take thousands of years to form.
Awesome video 👍🏼
Thank. Helped me a ton with a paper.
Nice video and the women who did the narrations was very knowledgeable. Cool stuff
This is soo helpful and informative! 🍁❤️💚 Question please, hopefully someone here has an answer or advice….. any concrete tips on how to stop or slow down peat oxidization? T.I.A.!
Exposure to air accelerates peat oxidation. The more you till or aerate your peat/soil blend the faster it will break down. I've learned this the hard way in my garden, where over-zealous rototilling has actually harmed the soil.
So carbon balance is restored within 15-20 years after restoration, does that mean the peat that was harvested is completely regenerated by that time?
Great video and a lovely child!
can someone please tell what the large purple leafed plant is in the background at 6.25 thanks
I operate a baling machine that makes 3000 lb bales of peat, now I know what it is lol.
Do ye have the turf home?
Hmm, seems like we need some GMO-Peat.
@OklahomaGardening i found that this also works GREAT for growing Magic Mushrooms it really speeds up the pinning process so no need for coir!!! P Cyan loves it
Peat grows wider then it does higher I would re evaluate the growth rate on size not height like a normal plant this stuff gets everywhere and does grow very fast it ruins roofs and properties.
Any links to the research cited?
Peat moss is not sustainable
Canada has over 100 million hectares of peatland.
The rate of harvest compared to the new volume of peat created is 70 to 1, so not only is it sustainable Canada has laws that have prevented the degradation that has happened in countries with no regulation or observation of bog use.
You cannot compete ethical peat harvesting to shipping products like Coconut coir from SriLanka by ship, harvested by the poorest workers.
Here well paid Canadians do the work.
Buy what you wish but consider north American jobs instead of sending your money to a middle man.
Awesome video. Now I know that buying peat isn’t messing up the ecosystem. *hippy, earth-loving losers incoming *
only if you put in the work to identify suppliers that actually participate in this level of restoration
@@FortheBudgies They really like to make it public knowledge that they do this, since it doesn't benefit them & takes a huge amount of work with governing bodies (afaik in canada)
"earth loving losers"
What a stupid thing to say, wow
Good job at making the destruction of a sensitive wild habitat supporting a rare and specialised plant community so that gardeners can replace more of our native plants with foreign, un-naturally horticultured species look like such a great idea.
guess we should just all leave the areas and not have houseplants and nursery industry and stuff. thanks for the plan what were we ever thinking before you came
oh please give me a break!
Shut the fuck up you dumb fuck!
you're right, don't listen to the halfwits replying to you. they are aggressive and can't grasp the big picture.
@@SlinkyDrinky no he's a fucking idiot! He's call peat bogs a rare habitat leaving out the simple fact that Canada alone has 294 million Acres of it! Of that 294 million Acres they only Harvest on 55000. In any given year 60 times more Pete is laid down by these bogs than is actually harvested. In total in this world there are 1.8 million square miles of peat bogs so taking a little bit here and there doesn't mean Jack shit to the overall Ecology of the planet!
This needs to stop it’s destroying the landscape…there has to be a smart way to grow it in a friendly way
This is very destructive. It will take hundreds of years to regenerate. And how many peat bogs are not even attempting regeneration? I will never buy peat again.
Canada has over 100 million hectares of peatland.
A glance at a map of Manitoba for instance will show you a huge area, bigger than 2 British Isles all tiny lakes, all peatland and no cites, roads or human habitation.
If you choose Coconut coir you are sending your dollars to a shipper that purchases it a slave wages in SriLanka loads it on oil powered ships and brings it here.
Do as you wish of course but don't suggest that Canada not ethically harvest peat for horticulture and mushroom growing.