The Weekend is here!

We are having another garage sale this weekend! But this time the weather is going to be beautiful!!! +22 this afternoon!!! WOO HOO!!! Maybe my pasty skin will actually get some colour, that would be miraculous! While I was at work yesterday, I noticed a few people had sun burns - probably from working outside all day! Speaking of the weather, 3 of my weather photos are showcased on the Tomahawk Weather Network page!

Today I also need to sow some more seeds to start indoors, and possibly replant my tomatoes into Coir pots - which is a great alternative to peat. Here is what my seed supplier has to say about Coir vs. Peat and Plastic:

"Contained in the study “Environmental Plan for the Floral & Nursery Industry”, we are told that over 140 million pounds of plastic pots are thrown away at the end of each season in North America. Other studies show that over 3 billion tons of carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) is given off each year from the harvest of peat. With these astounding figures in hand, we are hopeful that our customers will seriously consider an alternative to plastic and peat growing containers.

While it is only a matter of time before the world is forced to lessen its dependence on these products, we at Veseys want to take a proactive approach to improving our gardeners’ stewardship of the planet. We invite you to consider these alternate Green products so that you can make a choice that you can feel good about when starting your favourite flower and vegetable plants.

Coconut trees grow new coconuts on a monthly basis therefore leaving the environment fully intact. Peat on the other hand takes approximately 220 years to renew itself. Compared to peat, this line of Coir (coconut fiber) seed starting products has a higher resistance to mold, produces visibly better & faster plant growth and rehydrates easily requiring up to 30% less watering. As parts of Europe are banning the use of peat by 2010, Coir is quickly becoming an ecological alternative for pots, pellets and growing strips. Made from 100% biodegradable organic material, coir products are more durable than peat and can be transplanted directly into your garden or planter."

The choice is clear! Coir pots all the way! And I will always re-use my plastic pots! Have a great weekend everyone!

Coir Pots - Vesey's Seeds