Stephanie Rose is an award-winning author, freelance writer, instructor, and international speaker who aims to encourage better living through plants. Her books include Garden Alchemy and The Regenerative Garden. As a long-time student and teacher of organic gardening, permaculture design, herbalism, and natural skin care formulation, she enjoys inspiring others to learn how to grow and use plants, with a focus on regenerative practices that are green, healthy, and natural. She is a member of Garden Communicators International, the Permaculture Institute of North America, the International Herb Association, and volunteers to develop children’s gardens as a Vancouver Master Gardener. She shares stories, recipes, and projects on her inspiring website, GardenTherapy.ca.

"Rose’s comprehensive yet compact book will profit beginning and advanced gardeners alike."

• IntroductionWhat Is Garden AlchemyChapter 1: Soils and MulchesMake homemade soil tests, potting soil recipes, and mulchesChapter 2: PropagationCreate your own seed bombs, planting pots, seed tapes, and rooting hormoneChapter 3: CompostAdjust soil pH, add organic matter, make compost booster, and more ways to improve your soilChapter 4: Fertilizers and Garden TeasBoost plant health with recipes for customized fertilizer blends and growth-enhancing spraysChapter 5: Birds, Bees, and BugsRecipes and tips for encouraging beneficial wildlife, plus DIY pest traps, baits, and deterrentsResourcesAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorIndex

Stephanie Rose is an award-winning author, freelance writer, instructor, and international speaker who aims to encourage better living through plants. Her books include Garden Alchemy and The Regenerative Garden. As a long-time student and teacher of organic gardening, permaculture design, herbalism, and natural skin care formulation, she enjoys inspiring others to learn how to grow and use plants, with a focus on regenerative practices that are green, healthy, and natural. She is a member of Garden Communicators International, the Permaculture Institute of North America, the International Herb Association, and volunteers to develop children’s gardens as a Vancouver Master Gardener. She shares stories, recipes, and projects on her inspiring website, GardenTherapy.ca.

"Rose’s comprehensive yet compact book will profit beginning and advanced gardeners alike."

• IntroductionWhat Is Garden AlchemyChapter 1: Soils and MulchesMake homemade soil tests, potting soil recipes, and mulchesChapter 2: PropagationCreate your own seed bombs, planting pots, seed tapes, and rooting hormoneChapter 3: CompostAdjust soil pH, add organic matter, make compost booster, and more ways to improve your soilChapter 4: Fertilizers and Garden TeasBoost plant health with recipes for customized fertilizer blends and growth-enhancing spraysChapter 5: Birds, Bees, and BugsRecipes and tips for encouraging beneficial wildlife, plus DIY pest traps, baits, and deterrentsResourcesAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorIndex