Such a privilege to be asked to give evidence to the Environmental Audit Committee on the importance of leaving peat in the ground where it belongs π #endpeatsales #peatfree #gardening π± #horticulture @peatfree.bsky.social
#thefens #endpeatsales #peatlandsmatter #bogsnotbags (love that one!)
@greatfen.org.uk
@peatfree.bsky.social
Great fun going to No. 10 to hand in #EndPeatSales petition & meet this bog monster. It isn't too late, please sign!
Digging up peat to sell as garden compost is bad for bumblebees, it releases centuries of stored COβ and destroys habitats β and more than 16,700 people have shown they care. Time for the Government to deliver on its promise and #endpeatsales, once and for all.
#PeatFree #Gardening #ClimateCrisis
16,742-strong petition for legislation this year to #EndPeatSales handed in to Downing Street! π
Supported by @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social, @davegoulson.bsky.social, @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social, & #RHS
Huge thanks to everyone who signed and shared!
#EndPeatSales
Well done @sainsburysuk.bsky.social - bedding pansies grown 100% #peatfree π so nice to shop with a clear conscience. It's such a shame we need to remember to double check b4 buying - with legislation to #endpeatsales we wouldn't have to actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... #gardening π±
A photo of Westminster beside a photo of an extracted peatland. Brown text in green bubble reads "Petition: introduce legislation to end peat sales in 2026". Text below in all caps reads "Last chance to sign"
TODAY is your last chance to sign the petition to end peat sales - add your voice to the demand for legislation in 2026, to be hand-delivered to Downing Street this week:
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
#EndPeatSales
#gardening #allotment #peatfree #nature #climate
Don't forget to sign and share the #EndPeatSales #petition - so we can reach 20K signatures! Tell the government that you want to see an end to #peat use in #gardening and #horticulture πactnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/
@peatfree.bsky.social
Big week for us at @peatfree.bsky.social - we're taking the petition to Downing Street π over 16.200 people have now signed - smashing our original 10k target π solid proof of the public support we always knew was there 4 legislation to #endpeatsales actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Wow... we've SMASHED through our 10,000 signature milestone and now heading to 12,000 πππ
Thank you so much to every one of you who's stood up & demanded legislation to #endpeatsales now: this is the public voice the govt needs to hear π actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... #gardening π±
A peatland under a blue sky. Text reads "main goal reached! 10,000 call for an end to peat sales in 2026."
HUGE news: 10,500+ have signed the petition for legislation to end peat sales in 2026.
We're handing it in directly to 10 Downing St - it's still open, so sign now to put your name to the call:
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/
#EndPeatSales
#PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment
A map with Glastonbury and Somerton constituency outlined alongside a photo of MP Sarah Dyke. Peaty soil is indicated to the North West of the constituency near Wells. Text reads "Sarah Dyke: Introduced a Private Memberβs Bill to end the sale of horticultural peat in November 2024."
A map with Coventry East constituency outlined alongside a photo of MP Mary Creagh. There is no peat. Text reads "Mary Creagh: As Under-Secretary of State for Nature, overseeing peat policy is her responsibility."
A map with Ribble Valley constituency outlined alongside a photo of MP Maya Ellis. Peaty soil is indicated in the North of the constituency and surrounding it to the North, East, and South. Text reads: "Maya Ellis: Labour MP and part of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for horticulture. Contacted by constituents in our e-action."
A map with Wycombe constituency outlined alongside a photo of MP Emma Reynolds. There is no peat. Text reads "Emma Reynolds: Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs - oversees environment policy at Westminster." Data sources Peat: DEFRA and NCEA England Peat Map Peaty Soil Extent licensed under Open Government Licence v.3.0. Constituency boundaries: Office for National Statistics licensed under Open Government Licence v.3.0.
These MPs have something in common...
These maps show the coverage of #peat soils in and around the constituencies of several English MPs.
Although Emma Reynolds and Mary Creagh's constituencies aren't home to peat, #DEFRA has responsibility for legislation to #EndPeatSales
#Gardening #Allotment
A photo of a wetland at twilight reflecting a pink and purple sky. Text reads "World Wetlands Day. 2nd February"
On World Wetlands Day last year, we did not have a commitment to end peat sales from the current government.
Now, weβre on our way there. We have: A commitment from government to end peat sales A clear date for the peat-free transition in Northern Ireland Support from Welsh and Scottish ministers writing to Westminster Nearly 10,000 people signing our petition and many emailing their MP.
Thank you for your support so far. Next year, weβll be looking back on how we achieved legislation in 2026...
Happy World Wetlands Day!
Today we're reflecting on all the successes of the past year. Give yourself a pat on the back for supporting the campaign, especially if you've signed the petition to #EndPeatSales:
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
#WorldWetlandsDay #WWT
We must #EndPeatSales @peatfree.bsky.social
Peat extraction releases CO2 & destroys nature.
One of our most important habitats is being destroyed, please help! Ancient peatlands are natureβs heroes. Tell the Government to protect them add your name π
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
Fascinating visit yesterday to Durston's on the #Somerset Levels, investing heavily in developing new #peatfree range - but ongoing demand for peat means they need legislation to #endpeatsales to succeed. Peat petition now 8000 signatures+, sign here actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
A photo of an extracted peatland next to a restored peatland. Text reads "we've reached 80% of our goal. Could you sign and share to end peat sales?"
We've reached 8000 signatures on our way to our 10k goal!
Let's keep the momentum up. The support has been overwhelming! Thank you π
Sign and share at actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales
#EndPeatSales #PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment
Digging up peat for garden compost harms bumblebees. Itβs not good news for us either π¨
It releases centuries of CO2 into the atmosphere and destroys irreplaceable habitats β οΈ
You can help. Urge the Government to end the sale of peat once and for all: https://ow.ly/8k5g50Y11Ub
#EndPeatSales
One of our most important habitats is being destroyed, and itβs time to act.
Ancient peatlands are natureβs heroes. Tell Government we need to protect
themπͺ actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... @peatfree.bsky.social #EndPeatSales
The horticulture industry is leading the way.
The UK Government wants to support businesses. Here are 8 of them stating exactly what they need.
Watch now at peatfreepartnership.org.uk/hort-shorts
#EndPeatSales
#Horticulture #PeatFree #Gardening #Compost
Our petition to #EndPeatSales is starting off 2026 with 6000 signatures! How timely...
But we need 10k signatures before we take peat sales to Downing Street this February.
Can you share with 3 people who haven't signed yet?
#Gardening #PeatFree
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Smashed through 3000 signatures and still climbing... we knew there was strong public support for legislation to #endpeatsales and now we're proving it. Keep signing, keep sharing, let's take this as far as it'll go π actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
No more excuses, no more delays - the UK Gov must legislate to #endpeatsales in 2026.
Add your voice & share the Peat-free Partnership's petition now: actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
@peatfree.bsky.social
Largeish wholesale nursery nearby sold: hoping it would go to an innovative #peatfree grower but it's another i-don't-care peat imports with no investment in #environment or UK #horticulture. Let's stop this: sign the petition to #endpeatsales now actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
Right now we sit at 1,282 signatures and counting... let's keep up the momentum!
It's time for Defra to deliver. No more delays - let's get peat out of gardening once and for all.
#EndPeatSales
#Gardening
#Nature
@marycreagh.bsky.social
Please add your voice to this petition to #endpeatsales in 2026 - we're now over 1,100 signatures and counting...
We've passed 1000!! π₯³ππ Next milestone of 2000 before Christmas? π it is so important we demonstrate to the govt how much support there is for this πππ sign here if you haven't already: actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... #endpeatsales @peatfree.bsky.social
Join the wave of peatland heroes calling for an end to peat sales πͺ
The momentum is growing - join hundreds of people calling on Government to introduce legislation to #EndPeatSales in 2026.
Go to actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk to sign and share π’
#Gardening #UKPolitics #Climate #Nature
Wow.. not. V underwhelmed by Govt choice just to restate policy to #endpeatsales "when Parliamentary time allows" in today's EIP. Exact wording used by last govt to kick can down road π PfP response here peatfreepartnership.org.uk/peat-free-partnership-response-to-the-environmental-improvement-plan
Surely the government will choose to move at last on its long standing promise to #endpeatsales... we are expecting an indication on Monday. In the meantime if you want to give them a nudge - please add your name to the petition actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... π thank you π
Can you help us reach 1000 signatures by next week?
At 677 and counting, organisations across the UK are supporting the call for legislation in 2026.
It's time to #EndPeatSales once and for all, delivering a win for #climate and #nature, while levelling the playing field for #horticulture.