New peat-free compost

[veggiechicken]

Witch? magazine reports that a new peat-free compost (Sylvagrow) will soon be available to gardeners based on a commercial potting mix of composted bark, wood fibre and coir and a "base level of nutrients". "As with any peat free compost,,plants will need topping up with a liquid feed. We've gone for quality, not price, so it will retail at around £5.99 for a 50 litre bag"
Keep your eyes open for it at garden centres ! Witch hope to test it soon.

[mothhawk]

It's apparently composted bark that the Legionella likes

[Kirk]

Why am I not surprised that you read Witch? magazine ?

[veggiechicken]

I don't "read" it on paper, Kirk, but on my Crystal ball

[Bill HH]

I am in a bad reception area for my crystal ball.

[Kirk]

Next month they will be reviewing Brooms.
For clearing Autumn leaves up with of course.

[Two_Sheds]

It's apparently composted bark that the Legionella likes

I saw the legionella scare story in the press this week. They were keen to suggest that legionella likes peat-free composts. Big plug for peat, right there. However, it has been found in 80% peat mix, and even though legionella bacteria is commonly found, there are very few actual infections.
BBC News - Legionella 'common' in compost brands, Strathclyde University study finds

"The route of disease transmission remains uncertain, although close proximity or direct contact with composts and potting mixes support hand-to-mouth, aspiration, or aerosolization routes of infection" so: wear gloves, wash your hands, and don't breathe in the dust
Legionella longbeachae and Legionellosis - Vol. 17 No. 4 - April 2011 - Emerging Infectious Disease journal - CDC

[Snadger]

Theoretically, once a bag of compost is opened it should all be used straight away. Doesn't really matter what type of compost it is as its the water content,especially if kept warm that causes the problems.