Dear Master Gardener: What’s a good replacement product for peat when I make or purchase potting mixes? Why shouldn’t we use peat products anymore? Are there any peat bogs in Minnesota?

If you're keen to bring your sustainable garden practices indoors, choose coconut coir over peat moss for its renewable nature. Combine these ingredients well and you have a reliable potting mix ...

Gardening is a learning process, so experiment to see what works in your garden. What type of potting soil is best ... a commercially-produced, soilless mix formulated specifically for starting ...