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In the end everyone makes thier own compromises and value judgements.
I'd ask the plantsman at the local garden centre, take what they offer,
and balance off the benefits that way.

The only peat we use is a small amount which may be in the 40litres of
seed compost we buy annually for very fine seeding work. Everything else
is done with our own made organic compost, supplemented if necessary
with sharp sand, ash or soot. An urg FAQ on composting can be seen at:
http://www.nugget.demon.co.uk/MetaFAQ/organic.html
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Alan & Joan Gould - North Lincs.