{"product_id":"garden-alchemy-80-recipes-and-concoctions-for-organic-fertilizers-plant-elixirs-potting-mixes-pest-deterrents-and-more-paperback","title":"Garden Alchemy: 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Fertilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephanie Rose\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/i\u003e is a hands-on guide for do-it-yourself gardeners who want to turn their garden into gold using natural recipes and herbal concoctions (while saving both time and money!).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This\u003cb\u003e gardening recipe and project book\u003c\/b\u003e is packed with \u003cb\u003eover 80 ideas to naturally beautify your garden\u003c\/b\u003e, using organic methods that \u003cb\u003eregenerate your soil and revitalize your plants\u003c\/b\u003e. By following the processes that are closest to nature, it brings the gardener in sync with the garden, allowing plants to thrive with less effort and less cost. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Recipes for \u003cb\u003emixing your own potting soils\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ehomemade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eorganic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e fertilizers\u003c\/b\u003e give you the freedom to choose what ingredients make their way into your garden. Step-by-step \u003cb\u003einstructions for building a compost pile\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003econcocting soil tests\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003econstructing inexpensive DIY seed-starting equipment \u003c\/b\u003eare accompanied by gorgeous, full-color, step-by-step photography. You'll also find recipes for \u003cb\u003enatural pest deterrents and traps, garden teas, \u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003egrowth-boosting foliar sprays\u003c\/b\u003e to help your garden grow strong all season long. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/i\u003e starts with home experiments to help you get to know your soil and customize recipes for your individual needs. The rest of the chapters share how to decipher and \u003cb\u003ecombine natural ingredients to make the best quality amendments and elixirs\u003c\/b\u003e. Detailed descriptions of earth-based materials demystify common ingredients, such as mycorrhizae, biochar, and greensand, and help you learn how to \u003cb\u003efix common garden problems with minimal effort\u003c\/b\u003e. The simple method of \u003cb\u003emaking use of what you have available\u003c\/b\u003e supports plants better than brand-name products. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dozens of recipes and projects include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomemade seed bombs, disks, and tapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGranular and liquid natural fertilizer recipes \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY rooting hormone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal anti-fungal spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant propagation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil care recipes to adjust the pH and manage fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 specialty potting mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 clever traps for common garden pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Stephanie Rose, the creative gardener, permaculturist, and herbalist behind the popular website Garden Therapy, this fun and beautifully illustrated book is packed with \u003cb\u003egreat ideas and inspiration for DIY gardeners\u003c\/b\u003e who want to embrace their creativity and have \u003cb\u003emore control of the garden's care\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Rose\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author, freelance writer, instructor, and international speaker who aims to encourage better living through plants. 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