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Is your garden in serious need of TLC, but you don’t want to rely on chemicals? Chemicals in fertilizers and pesticides can harm your health and the environment—yet their use is increasing. But there’s a better way. Nature thrives without synthetic chemicals. Forests flourish, plants grow in harmony, and ecosystems sustain themselves effortlessly. By mimicking nature in your backyard, you can create a self-sustaining, eco-friendly garden that gives back to the earth. Sustainable gardening may seem like extra work, but in the long run, it saves time and effort.

The following is just a glimpse of what you will find inside this book: Kickstart your dream garden—Grow stunning plants with foolproof tips, even if you've never touched a spade before—watch your space come alive in no time; Upcycle like a gardening pro—Turn forgotten household items into unique planters, saving the planet while crafting a garden full of personality; Water smarter, not harder—Set up low-maintenance self-watering pots and drip systems that make over- or under-watering a thing of the past.

Mycelium Running is a manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That’s right: growing more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this groundbreaking text from mushroom expert Paul Stamets, you’ll find out how. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll find chapters detailing each of these four exciting branches of what Stamets has coined “mycorestoration,” as well as chapters on the medicinal and nutritional properties of mushrooms, inoculation methods, log and stump culture, and species selection for various environmental purposes.

Unlock the secrets of the unsung heroes of pollination and discover the incredible journey of Mason Bees in The Incredible Mason Bee book. This book will not only educate you on the fascinating world of solitary bees, but also teach you how to become a steward of these essential creatures. - Learn the art of creating nurturing environments for mason bees and witness the simple joys and rewards of nurturing these extraordinary pollinators right in your own backyard. - Immerse yourself in the art and science of mason beekeeping and uncover the secrets of providing the ideal habitats for these...

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre - and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.

Have you ever dreamed of building a thriving beehive (or beehives!) right in your own backyard but didn't know how or where to start? If the answer is "YES," then keep reading; this is the book you have been waiting for. Beekeeping for Beginners is a treasure trove of step-by-step instructions to help you build your first DIY beehive and nurture a flourishing honey bee colony. The book will teach you how to make your bee colony thrive and assist you in all the most critical beekeeping activities and decisions. From choosing the perfect hive to installing your bee colony, this book covers ...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexity of modern life? Dreaming of fresh, organic food straight from your garden, the joy of raising your own hens, and the peace of mind that comes with a self-sufficient lifestyle? You’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need acres of land or years of experience to make that dream a reality.

Traditionally, greenhouses were only for the rich. But this is not the case today. You can make your own greenhouse for next to nothing…and you don’t have to be an architect! Many people assume that growing your own food requires a certain skill, but you certainly don’t have to be a gardener! What you need is reliable knowledge from someone who started with just a handful of seeds and now uses their greenhouse to make an extra income. You need a step-by-step guide to planting, pruning, and harvesting. And most of all, you need a plan!

With the publication of Bringing Nature Home, Douglas Tallamy revealed the critical role native plants play in attracting beneficial insects—and ushered in what is widely considered one of the most consequential movements in gardening. With Nature’s Best Hope, Tallamy expanded his audience from gardeners to homeowners with a passionate advocacy that detailed how everyone with a yard can make a positive environmental impact.

House Plants: Volume II - 2 Book Boxset: Your First Bonsai & Your First Cacti Reduced from $5.98 to $3.99 Book 1 - Your First Bonsai Book 2 - Your First Cacti A beginners guides for understanding, caring and growing your first Bonsai and Cacti To many people, looking after these two House Plants is a real challenge. Through my lifetime of experience, I've researched and educated myself on how to grow and care for all of them. I've experimented with various methods of how to cultivate them, and made countless errors along the way. I've written these books to share my knowledge and help the ...

House Plants - 2 Book Boxset: Your First Bonsai & Air Plants Reduced from $5.98 to $3.99 Book 1 - Your First Bonsai Book 2 - Air Plants A beginners guides for understanding, caring and growing the Bonsai Tree and Air Plants To many people, looking after these two House Plants is a real challenge. Through my lifetime of experience, I've researched and educated myself on how to grow and care for all of them. I've experimented with various methods of how to cultivate them, and made countless errors along the way. I've written these books to share my knowledge and help the complete beginner ...

Herb Gardening - A Beginners Guide To Growing Herbs At Home If there was one thing that really got me thinking about starting my own garden it was my love of fresh herbs. What can be better than taking some herbs from your garden and using it in a dish you have prepared? Fresh herbs add so much to cooking. Firstly, I love their color, so bright and alive. Secondly, they are filled with flavor and thirdly, they are rich in antioxidants and nutrients essential to our bodies. Over the years I have also learnt that herbs can be used for so many other things as well. Peppermint leaves are great ...

Companion planting is the planned and strategic management of positioning the plants in proximity. The sole purpose of this strategic placement is to make the environment helpful for plants to grow and being helpful to each other. Companion planting helps to make and use the space efficiently, maximizing the strengths of plants, and make sure that all elements that aid up the planting purpose are correct and efficiently installed to help grow the plants. This book is a convenient guide that covers the following topics that help you to understand, learn, and practically involve in companion ...

Discover the Peace, Precision, and Poetry of Bonsai Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, Cultivating Bonsai Trees with Heart and Harmony is your ultimate companion on the journey into the serene and rewarding world of bonsai. This beautifully crafted guide blends horticultural expertise with artistic insight, taking you deep into the ancient practice of shaping miniature trees — where patience meets purpose, and nature meets human touch. Inside, you’ll explore: The rich cultural history of bonsai, from its Chinese roots to its elegant evolution in Japan Core ...

Home & Garden - 4 Book Boxset: Self Sufficient Living, Vertical Gardening, Composting, Organize Your Home For a limited period this book is reduced from $11.99 to $0.99 Book 1 - Self Sufficient Living Book 2 - Vertical Gardening Book 3 - Composting Book 4 - Organize Your Home This 4 book boxset combines lifestyle, home and gardening in one fantastic package Here's A Preview Of What's Included In Each Book Book 1 - Self Sufficient Living Introduction Self Sufficient Living Beer, Wine and Spirits Mushrooms, Nuts and Berries Fruit and Vegetables Jars, Cans and Racks Sun, Wind and Rain ...

Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and provides listeners with an extensive tour into their workings.

As development and subsequent habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. But there is an important and simple step toward reversing this alarming trend: Everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity. Bringing Nature Home has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and this audio edition will help broaden the movement. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.

We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life, supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and the humble peppercorn drove the Age of Discovery, so did coffee beans help fuel the Enlightenment and cottonseed help spark the Industrial Revolution. And from the fall of Rome to the Arab Spring, the fate of nations continues to hinge on the seeds of a Middle Eastern grass known as wheat.

Called "a veritable tree whisperer" by the Wall Street Journal, Peter Wohlleben is known across the world for his illuminating books about forests and how to help them thrive. Now, the German forester invites listeners into his home for the first time in Our Little Farm, describing the steps he and his wife, Miriam, have taken to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.

In his articles and in best-selling books such as The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan has established himself as one of our most important and beloved writers on modern man's place in the natural world. A new literary classic, Second Nature has become a manifesto not just for gardeners but for environmentalists everywhere.