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Ready to slash your grocery bills and achieve food independence without raising animals? This comprehensive audiobook is your ultimate guide to maximum self-sufficiency on just a quarter acre!

Permaculture is more popular than ever, but it can still be a daunting concept. If you are new to permaculture and interested in learning more, Practical Permaculture offers authoritative, in-depth, and hands-on advice for a more holistic approach to sustainable living. Jessi Bloom and Dave Boehnlein, two dynamic leaders in the permaculture community, explain the basics of permaculture, share their design process, and explore various permaculture systems including soil, water, waste, energy, shelter, food and plants, and animals and wildlife.

In this beautiful and practical guide, Martha Swales makes it easier than ever before to start growing your own slice of nature with her collection of fool-proof projects. You don’t need expensive tools or equipment, Martha’s approach is all about getting outside, trying something new and watching the magic of nature take its course.

Drawing upon years of experience in the garden, Nydia will teach you all you need to know about soil to create abundancy in your garden. You may think that learning about soil is too sciency and technical for you, but the information in this audiobook is broken down into easy-to-understand language, so that you can learn the science without all the jargon.

Simple, time-honored herbal traditions the Amish have used for centuries are right at your fingertips. In this day and age, many people are struggling with the cost of living and being able to afford basic medical care, therefore turning to traditional herbal medicines as an alternative. The Amish Herbal Apothecary makes it easy for you to create simple but POWERFUL home remedies that won't break the bank. You'll learn to create your own natural remedies for everything from soothing coughs and tummy troubles to easing stress, boosting immunity and so much more, all inspired by Amish wisdom!...

Once literally demonized as "the Devil's lettuce" and linked to all manner of deviant behavior by the establishment's shameless antimarijuana propaganda campaigns, Cannabis sativa has lately been enjoying a long-overdue Renaissance. So now that the squares at long last seem ready to rethink pot's place in polite society, how, exactly, can members of this vibrant, innovative, life-affirming culture proudly and properly emerge from the underground - without forgetting our roots or losing our cool?

Are you eager to embrace self-sufficiency but feel limited by your urban or suburban environment? Does the dream of living more sustainably seem out of reach due to space concerns or lack of experience? Do financial constraints make you hesitant to jump into the world of homesteading? It’s natural to have concerns about space, time, or budget. “Can I truly homestead with limited space?”

El cultivo de hierbas para uso médico es una práctica antigua y poderosa. Jengibre para estimular su sistema inmunológico, albahaca para aliviar las náuseas matutinas, ajo para calmar la tos de su hijo: todo esto está en el armario de su propia cocina. Además, 71 dolencias más respaldadas por la ciencia y sus remedios que puede tener en su patio trasero al alcance de su mano.Pero eso es solo el comienzo...La sabiduría natural de tu cuerpo está esperando a ser desbloqueada.

A lot of famous and successful people are embracing the life of a homesteader. Homesteading has become a catharsis for people who finally want to live the life of a producer rather than a mere consumer. Thousands of people all over the globe have decided to say “yes” to gardening and domesticating animals. But, are you uncertain and hesitant to take the step? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, homesteading doesn’t have to be difficult.

As a concerned consumer, I was frustrated by the constant fluctuations in egg prices and availability at my local grocery store. I knew there had to be a more sustainable and cost-effective solution for providing eggs for my family. After much research and experimentation, I stumbled upon the rewarding and fulfilling world of backyard chicken farming. By raising chickens in my own backyard, I was able to not only save money on groceries, but also experience a sense of self-sufficiency and connection to my food source. I found the process of caring for and raising chickens to be both ...

Gain expertise, embrace sustainable practices, and cultivate a garden that’s both beautiful and bountiful. According to US gardening statistics, more than 18 million people have recently taken up gardening. Whether you're growing flowers, vegetables, or houseplants, you might be wondering, “Is this really all there is to gardening?” What if you could have it all in one space, even if that space is just your balcony?

In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto gardens similarly begin with keen description and build into richly meditative excursions into art, Buddhism, nature, and science. Landscape architect Marc Keane shows how Japanese gardens are both a microcosm of the natural universe and a clear expression of our humanity, mirroring how we think, worship, and organize our lives and communities.

Perfect for listeners interested in organic farming, environmental history, or the cultural legacy of the 1970s, The Garden tells the untold story of how counterculture reimagined food and our relationship to the earth.

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.

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.

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 ...

Discover the Healing Power of Jamaican Herbal Remedies—Even If You’ve Never Set Foot on the Island Are you curious about Jamaican bush medicine but unsure where to begin? Do you feel disconnected from your cultural roots, or hesitant to use traditional remedies because you don’t know what’s real, what’s safe, or what works? Have you searched for reliable information on Jamaican herbs—only to find confusing instructions, vague claims, or incomplete resources? This book was written for you. Jamaican Herbal Remedies Encyclopedia is the most practical, culturally grounded guide for ...

A Natural History of North American Trees gives us a picture of life in America from its earliest days to the middle of the last century. The information is always interesting, though often heartbreaking. While Peattie looks for the better side of man's nature, he reports sorrowfully on the greed and waste that have doomed so much of America's virgin forest.

No matter where you live in the state, you can transform a patch of grass or woods into a magical edible Eden in just a few years. Discover the permaculture breakthrough that may one day feed the world. Learn how to build soil, get plants for free, and grow more food with less work in this book with expert Florida gardener David The Good.

Whether you're a total beginner to gardening or looking to broaden your horizons when it comes to regional planting, you'll uncover new insights within this guide that will make it easier than ever to plant and enjoy your harvest.