Peat-free Partnership

Five people holding a box representing 16,000 signatures in front of No 10 Downing Street

People walking on a street in London, with one person holding a sign saying 'Protect our bogs'.

Someone dressed in a costume representing a peatland bog, holding a box with 16,742 written on it

One week on & the call to end peat sales continues to grow!📢

Last week we went to Downing Street to hand in our 16,000+ petition.

Coming together as eNGOs, growers & supporters, we called for the destruction of peatlands to stop! There's still time to add your voice 👉 https://loom.ly/2owB_VM

Round-leaving Sundew plant with red spikes

Sphagnum Moss

Bog Asphodel plant with yellow flowers on a green stem

Common Butterwort plant with purple flowers

DYK today is #WorldWildlifeDay and this year it’s all about the plants.🌱

#Peatlands are home to an array of plants. But as they continue to be destroyed, species like sundews, sphagnum mosses, and butterworts are at risk.

🔈We need to protect these plants. Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/15DQhY8

Sign the petition to end peat sales! No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.

It can be found here!
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...

Sign the petition to end peat sales! No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.

It can be found here!
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...

16,742-strong petition for legislation this year to #EndPeatSales handed in to Downing Street! 💚

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

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

Thank you for the support!

Sign the petition to end peat sales! No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.

Big week for us at @peatfree.bsky.social - we're taking the petition to Downing Street 💚 over 16.200 people have now signed - smashing our original 10k target 🎉 solid proof of the public support we always knew was there 4 legislation to #endpeatsales actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...

Sign the petition to end peat sales! No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.

End sales of peat in gardening, dug from moor habitat - petition is now almost at 15,000 people! Which is amazing well done everyone actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal... @peatfree.bsky.social are doing a great job to finally get this legislation over the line.

A photo of a peatland under a blue sky. Text reads "I'm signing to protect peatlands"

A photo of white star-shaped flowers in a bed of green foliage. Text reads "I'm signing to demand a clear timeline for horticulture"

A photo of a building in Whitehall. Text reads "I'm signing to stop delaying legislation"

A photo of white flowers with a yellow centre. Text reads "I'm signing to end consumer confusion"

We're getting close to the deadline for having your name on the petition we hand in to 10 Downing Street. Will you join the 14,250+ people demanding legislation in 2026? Sign and share now:

actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales

#PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment

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:

https://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 Member’s 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, we’re 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, we’ll 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

Thanks for the support 😊💚

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 💚

Sign and share at actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales

#EndPeatSales #PeatFree #Gardening #Allotment

They look extremely hard at work...!

A stamp card with 4 small spaces filled with hearts and 1 large space filled with a smiley face. Text reads "share our petition with 4 friends, feel good about taking action for peatlands!"

Redeem your stamp card today by sharing our petition with 4 friends!

In all seriousness, sharing our e-action is a certified serotonin boost in the deep dark of January.

Learn more and add your voice at
actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales

#Allotment #Gardening #PeatFree

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

Peat isn't "just dirt"

It's an important natural resource in the fight against climate change, and the main component of the breathtaking peatlands that cover ~12% of the UK.

Enough is enough - sign today
https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/

#Gardening #PeatFree #Allotment

Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day!

Always make sure you're checking that your houseplants are 100% peat-free. Some start of their life in peat plugs before being repotted in peat-free, so ask if you're unsure.

Show your leafy friends some love today 💚

#Gardening #Houseplants #PeatFree

Hi Phil, thank you very much for your interest in signing the petition - it means a lot. Unfortunately only supporters with a UK postcode will be able to sign this due to the way the platform collects postcodes. Sorry about that!

Sign the petition to end peat sales! No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.

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...

A photo of lettuces. Text reads "all I want for Christmas is a level playing field for horticulture"

A photo of Sphagnum moss close-up. Text reads "all I want for Christmas is protection for these unique habitats"

A photo of peat-free compost on a trowel. Text reads "all I want for Christmas is a timeline for the peat-free transition"

A photo of peat extraction with machinery. Text reads "all I want for Christmas is legislation to end peat sales"

We're asking for one thing that will provide clarity to an industry that's faced constant delays. Legislation is needed to give the #horticulture industry a timeline for phasing out #peat.

Sign the petition for legislation in 2026: https://actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sales/

Thank you Nic! 💚🌱

Sign the petition to end peat sales! No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.

Buying loved ones #houseplants for #Christmas? 🌴🌿💐
Choose carefully: almost all houseplants are grown in #peat. If you're not sure, always ask before buying. Wish you didn't have to worry? Sign our petition to ask govt to make all plants #peatfree actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...

The support is fantastic! Thank you all 💚

Sign the petition to end peat sales! No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.

It's ridiculous that the Government *still* haven't banned the sale of peat.

Peat bogs are still getting dug up and used for compost and in horticulture. Ministers say they'll ban it 'when time allows'.

Get on with it already! Sign the petition:

actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...

Building a peat-free legacy at Melcourt YouTube video by Peat-free Partnership

Founded in 1983, Melcourt are the leading supplier of peat-free growing media and mulches in the UK, including their #Sylvamix #Sylvagrow range.

See behind-the-scenes at their site in Tetbury in the latest instalment of our #HortShorts series:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMDB...

#Gardening #PeatFree

Sign the petition to end peat sales! No more delays: Let's get peat out of gardens once and for all. The time for uncertainty has ended.

Good morning, please can you share this petition by @peatfree.bsky.social to end peat sales - all previous petitions were for the Conservative Government, and we're now close to making this law with Labour so peat habitat can never be used again actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...

S3E9 Peat free partnership featuring -Sally nex

Our advocate @sallynex.bsky.social features on the latest episode of the Gardener Ben #podcast, talking all things #PeatFree 🌱

Catch the episode wherever you get your podcasts!

Listen on Spotify here...
open.spotify.com/episode/2EBW...

#Gardening #Peat #Compost