{"product_id":"garden-alchemy-by-stephanie-rose-9780760367094","title":"Garden Alchemy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with recipes and instructions for making homemade versions of dozens of gardening products, including fertilizers, pest deterrents, potting soils, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis gardening recipe and project book is packed with over 80 ideas to naturally beautify your garden, using organic methods that regenerate your soil and revitalize your plants. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes 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 a compost pile, concocting soil tests, and constructing inexpensive DIY seed-starting equipment are accompanied by gorgeous, full-colour, step-by-step photography. You'll also find recipes for natural pest deterrents and traps, garden teas, and growth-boosting foliar sprays to help your garden grow strong all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/em\u003e starts with home experiments to help you get to know your soil and customise recipes for your individual needs. The rest of the chapters share how to decipher and combine natural ingredients to make the best quality amendments and elixirs. Detailed descriptions of earth-based materials demystify common ingredients, such as mycorrhizae, biochar, and greensand, and help you learn how to fix common garden problems with minimal effort. The simple method of making use of what you have available supports plants better than brand-name products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDozens of recipes and projects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis fun and beautifully illustrated book is packed with great ideas and inspiration for DIY gardeners who want to embrace their creativity and have more control of the garden's care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383816831212,"sku":"9780760367094","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19599123482458.jpg?v=1773382272","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/garden-alchemy-by-stephanie-rose-9780760367094","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}