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Northwest Horticultural Society: Growing Without Peat: Environmental Innovation in Horticulture With the RHS (1.5 CEUs)
Saturday, August 09, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
Category: E-Learning
Peatlands are rare and endangered ecosystems that store over twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests combined, which makes choosing peat-free garden products a crucial step in helping reduce damaging environmental and climate impacts. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is at the forefront of doing research and raising awareness about the negative effects of peat extraction and use of peat products. We will learn about these efforts from Nikki Barker, Peat-Free Transition Project co-ordinator at the RHS. She will present how the RHS is conducting studies and developing data-driven sustainable practices to aid gardeners, growers and farmers make informed decisions in their transition to peat-free cultivation. NHS Board Member Sue Goetz will co-host and share local peat-free resources, practices and information for Pacific Northwest gardeners and growers.

https://northwesthort.org/event/growing-without-peat-environmental-innovation-in-horticulture-with-the-rhs/