ajames54 wrote:
On Wed, 30 Jul 2003 11:12:07 -0400, "BenignVanilla"
wrote:

Since I seem to have some difficulty in finding additives in my area, what
are your thoughts on using some standard fertilizers in small quantities?
Dissolved into the pond water? Maybe plant spikes for the pots in question?

BV, I found potassium permanganate (Fer-Sul) and potassium chloride
(potash) at Culligan's this week. Maybe check to see if there's a
Culligan's in your area, or other water treatment company. (Wendy in
Oregon, thanks for that tip -- couldn't find potash at any local garden
stores including Coastal Farm.)
[I haven't seen the original message in this thread yet, so don't know
if this is a complete answer to your question.]
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Kathy B, zookeeper
3500gal pond, 13 pond piggies
Oregon, Zone 6