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oldhippydude

(2,514 posts)
6. not sure it's still around, and don't know their political leanings
Fri Aug 10, 2012, 01:28 AM
Aug 2012

but for water soluble fertilizers... W.R. Grace co.. used to market a number of formulations under the label "peters".. while i agree as gardner with the organic folks, i worked a number of years as a retail nurseryman, and used the peters products extensively.. they have a number of formulations available from greenhouse supply outfits

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Need a Substitute for Miracle Gro [View all] Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 OP
Compost tea would be an organic substitute. Arkansas Granny Aug 2012 #1
Fish goo, Seaweed goo and compost Viva_La_Revolution Aug 2012 #2
I like Bill's Perfect Fertilizer MuseRider Aug 2012 #3
Worm poop. beac Aug 2012 #4
"Osmacote slow release" lasts up to 9 months and has worked well for us.... Rowdyboy Aug 2012 #5
not sure it's still around, and don't know their political leanings oldhippydude Aug 2012 #6
Nope. Circular firing squad there. Denninmi Aug 2012 #7
thanks oldhippydude Aug 2012 #8
And Whitney's Organics was also purchased by Scotts Gormy Cuss Aug 2012 #13
These buy outs are making me really angry. glinda Sep 2012 #16
Lady Bug. It's all I use. Javaman Aug 2012 #9
I believe Scotts is ultimately owned by...... PuraVidaDreamin Aug 2012 #10
TerraCycle or other worm compost. silverweb Aug 2012 #11
Kelp. And you can grow your own roody Aug 2012 #12
Update Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #14
Brava, Le Taz! beac Aug 2012 #15
Worm tea. A worm bin. JDPriestly Oct 2012 #17
See post #14. Le Taz Hot Oct 2012 #18
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