@wildernews: Coconut coir is a waste product from processing coconuts that can be tightly packed and shipped light-weight. It's also GREAT for water retention in your soil! 🌱 Peat-free soil mixes are all the rage for the Manitoba gardener who wants the carbon stored in peatlands to stay right where it is: in the ground. You can take action to protect Manitoba peatlands at WildernessCommittee.org/ProtectMBPeat Stick around for more tips and tricks for your peat-free garden! #diy #gardening #peatfree