For Peat's Sake

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Duration: 1 hour

Toby Buckland explores the use of peat and its alternatives in gardening. The government has a target that growing media should be 90 per cent peat-free by 2010. Toby talks to gardeners who are passionate about using the material, and also meets the environmentalists who campaign for preserving peat bogs.

Credits

Presenter
Toby Buckland
Director
Joanna Brame
Producer
Joanna Brame
Producer
Rosemary Edwards

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