Table of Contents Introduction & Why Cinder Block Beds Excel 1. Key Benefits of Cinder Block Raised Beds 2. Materials & Preparation 3. Step-by-Step Construction Guide 4. Filling & Soil Composition 5. Companion Planting: Herbs & Marigolds 6. Weed Barrier Installation & Maintenance 7. Efficient Irrigation Methods 8. Care for Tomatoes, Cucumbers & More 9. …
Table of Contents Introduction & Why Baking Soda Works 1. Historical & Cultural Uses of Baking Soda in Pest Control 2. The Science: How Sodium Bicarbonate Affects Pests 3. Materials & Recipe Preparation 4. Step-by-Step Application Guide 5. Target Pests & Mode of Action 6. Five In-Depth Case Studies 7. Expanded Advanced Methods & Variations …
Table of Contents Introduction & Why Garlic Works 1. Historical & Cultural Uses of Garlic 2. Garlic’s Chemistry: Sulfur Compounds & Allicin 3. Materials & Preparation 4. Repelling Mice 5. Deterring Flies & Mosquitoes 6. Controlling Cockroaches 7. Driving Away Lizards 8. Managing Lice on Plants & People 9. Eight In-Depth Case Studies 10. Expanded …
Table of Contents Introduction & Why Grow Grapes from Seed 1. Detailed Botanical Classification & Cultivar Showcase 2. Materials & Preparation 3. Softening, Scarification & Stratification 4. Planting the Seed in Containers 5. Light, Temperature & Humidity Requirements 6. Watering, Early Care & Seedling Development 7. Supporting, Training & Pruning Young Vines 8. Fertilizing & …
How to Propagate Hydrangeas: Table of Contents Introduction & Why Propagate Hydrangeas 1. Detailed Plant Classification & Variety Presentation 2. Materials & Preparation 3. Step-by-Step Semi-Ripe Cutting Propagation 4. Five Additional In-Depth Case Studies 5. Two Additional Advanced Methods 6. Detailed Seasonal Maintenance & Pruning Calendars 7. Expanded Companion Planting Plans & Flowering Charts 8. …
1. Additional Case Studies: More Real-Life Healing Case Study 6: Lavender Oil for Headache Relief (California Home Office) Background: A software engineer suffered frequent tension headaches during long workdays. Intervention: Grew English lavender in pots by her desk; each afternoon she inhaled steam from a small diffuser containing 3 drops of steam-distilled lavender oil. Outcome: …
Catnip: The Comprehensive 2,500-Word Guide to Growing, Using & Harnessing Nepetalactone for Mosquito Control Table of Contents Introduction Historical & Cultural Context Botanical Profile & Varieties Expanded Phytochemistry & Mode of Action Cultivation & Propagation Soil, Water & Light Requirements Fertilization & Nutrient Management Pruning, Division & Overwintering Harvest Timing & Drying Methods Essential Oil …
Mint: The Definitive 2,500-Word Guide to Growing, Using, and Naturally Repelling Mosquitoes Table of Contents Introduction Deep Historical & Cultural Context Botanical Profile & Varieties Expanded Phytochemistry & Mode of Action Cultivation & Propagation Techniques Soil, Water & Light Requirements Fertilization & Nutrient Management Pruning, Division & Overwintering Harvest Timing & Drying Methods Essential Oil …
Basil: The Ultimate 2,500-Word Guide to Growing, Using, and Harnessing Its Natural Pest-Repellent Power Table of Contents Introduction Historical & Cultural Anecdotes Botanical Profile & Varieties Expanded Phytochemistry & Mode of Action Cultivation & Propagation Techniques Soil, Water & Light Requirements Fertilization & Nutrient Management Pruning, Pinching & Overwintering Harvest Timing & Drying Methods Essential …
Marigolds: The 2,500-Word Guide to Nature’s Pyrethrum Powerhouse Table of Contents Introduction Historical & Cultural Anecdotes Botanical Profile & Varieties Expanded Phytochemistry & Pyrethrum Mode of Action Cultivation & Propagation Techniques Soil, Water & Light Requirements Fertilization & Nutrient Management Pruning, Deadheading & Overwintering Harvest Timing & Drying Methods Pyrethrum Extraction & Formulation 20 DIY …