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Author Rose, Stephanie (Gardener), author.

Title Garden alchemy : 80 recipes and concoctions for organic fertilizers, plant elixirs, potting mixes, pest deterrents, and more / Stephanie Rose.

Publication Info. Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2020.

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Location Call No. Status
 Cheshire Public Library - Adult Department Lower Level  GARDENING 635.04 ROSE    On Display
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  635 ROS    On Display
 Farmington, Main Library - Adult Department  635.04 ROS    Check Shelf
 Mansfield, Main Library - Adult Nonfiction  635.04 ROSE    Check Shelf
 Newington, Lucy Robbins Welles Library - Adult Department  635 ROSE    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Non Fiction  635.04 ROSE    Check Shelf
 West Hartford, Noah Webster Library - Non Fiction  635.04 ROSE    Check Shelf
 Windsor Locks Public Library - Adult Department  635.04 ROS    Check Shelf
Description 128 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 123) and index.
Contents Soils and Mulches: Make homemade soil tests, potting soil recipes, and mulches -- Propagation: Create your own seed bombs, planting pots, seed tapes, and rooting hormone -- Compost: Adjust soil pH, add organic matter, make compost booster, and more ways to improve your soil -- Fertilizers and Garden Teas: Boost plant health with recipes for customized fertilizer blends and growth-enhancing sprays -- Birds, Bees, and Bugs: Recipes and tips for encouraging beneficial wildlife, plus DIY pest traps, baits, and deterrents.
Summary "Garden Alchemy is a hands-on guide for do-it-yourself gardeners who love to make things (and save money doing it!). This gardening project book is packed with creative and useful garden-related products you can make yourself. Each customizable project allows you to reduce expenses and fix common garden problems with minimal effort. Recipes for mixing your own potting soils and homemade organic fertilizers give you the freedom to choose what ingredients make their way into your garden. Step-by-step instructions for building pest traps, concocting soil tests, and constructing inexpensive DIY seed-starting equipment are accompanied by gorgeous, full-color photography. You'll also find recipes for natural pest deterrents and growth-boosting foliar sprays to help your garden grow strong all season long."-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Gardening -- Equipment and supplies.
Formulas, recipes, etc.
GARDENING / Organic.
Formulas, recipes, etc. (OCoLC)fst01753650
Gardening -- Equipment and supplies. (OCoLC)fst00937861
Other Form: Online version: Rose, Stephanie, Gardening alchemy Beverly, MA : Cool Springs Press, 2020. 9780760367100 (DLC) 2019044294
ISBN 9780760367094 (trade paperback)
0760367094 (trade paperback)
9780760367100 ebook
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