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The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm

How to Start and Run a Profitable Market Garden That Builds Health in Soil, Crops, and Communities

de Daniel Mays ...

No-till — a method of growing crops and providing pasture without disturbing the soil — has become an important alternative to standard farming practices. In this comprehensive guide to successful no-till vegetable farming for aspiring and beginning farmers, author Daniel Mays, owner and manager of an organic no-till farm in Maine, outlines the environmental, social, and economic benefits of this ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

No-till — a method of growing crops and providing pasture without disturbing the soil — has become an important alternative to standard farming practices. In this comprehensive guide to successful no-till vegetable farming for aspiring and beginning farmers, author Daniel Mays, owner and manager of an organic no-till farm in Maine, outlines the environmental, social, and economic benefits of this
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The Winter Harvest Handbook

Year Round Vegetable Production Using Deep-Organic Techniques and Unheated Greenhouses

de Eliot Coleman ...

“Brimming with ingenuity, hope, and eminently practical advice, The Winter Harvest Handbook is an indispensable contribution.”—Michael Pollan“Useful, practical, sensible, and enlightening information for the home gardener.”—Martha StewartWith The Winter Harvest Handbook, everyone can have access to organic farming pioneer Elliot Coleman’s hard-won experience. Gardeners and farmers can use the ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

“Brimming with ingenuity, hope, and eminently practical advice, The Winter Harvest Handbook is an indispensable contribution.”—Michael Pollan“Useful, practical, sensible, and enlightening information for the home gardener.”—Martha StewartWith The Winter Harvest Handbook, everyone can have access to organic farming pioneer Elliot Coleman’s hard-won experience. Gardeners and farmers can use the
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Back to Basics

A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills

Edición de Abigail Gehring ...

Series series Back to Basics Guides
Over 1,500,000 copies sold—an international bestseller!NATIONAL BESTSELLER!#4 BALTIMORE SUN BESTSELLER#7 AMAZON WEEKLY BESTSELLERFully updated—Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more.Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the ... ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

Over 1,500,000 copies sold—an international bestseller!NATIONAL BESTSELLER!#4 BALTIMORE SUN BESTSELLER#7 AMAZON WEEKLY BESTSELLERFully updated—Dye your own wool, raise chickens, make your own cheddar cheese, build a log cabin, and much much more.Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the ...
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How to Grow More Vegetables, Ninth Edition

(and Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops) Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land with Less Water Than You Can Imagine

de John Jeavons ...

The world's leading resource on biointensive, sustainable, high-yield organic gardening is thoroughly updated throughout, with new sections on using 12 percent less water and increasing compost power.Long before it was a trend, How to Grow More Vegetables brought backyard ecosystems to life for the home gardener by demonstrating sustainable growing methods for spectacular organic produce on a ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The world's leading resource on biointensive, sustainable, high-yield organic gardening is thoroughly updated throughout, with new sections on using 12 percent less water and increasing compost power.Long before it was a trend, How to Grow More Vegetables brought backyard ecosystems to life for the home gardener by demonstrating sustainable growing methods for spectacular organic produce on a
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Don't Throw It, Grow It!

68 windowsill plants from kitchen scraps

de Deborah Peterson ...

"Another way to be creative with plants: Read Don't Throw It, Grow It!" the gardening guide to turning food waste into fascinating plants ( Philadelphia Inquirer ).Don't throw out your kitchen scraps — grow them! Discover how you can transform leftover pomegranate seeds, mango pits, and dried bits of gingerroot into thriving plants. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya... ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

"Another way to be creative with plants: Read Don't Throw It, Grow It!" the gardening guide to turning food waste into fascinating plants ( Philadelphia Inquirer ).Don't throw out your kitchen scraps — grow them! Discover how you can transform leftover pomegranate seeds, mango pits, and dried bits of gingerroot into thriving plants. From the common carrot to the exotic cherimoya...
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Homesteading

A Backyard Guide to Growing Your Own Food, Canning, Keeping Chickens, Generating Your Own Energy, Crafting, Herbal Medicine, and More

de Abigail Gehring ...

Series series Back to Basics Guides
Over 100,000 sold—a national bestseller!Whether you want to live off the grid as part of the modern back to nature movement, or simply learn new skills that will make your home more comfortable and your garden grow, this companion to the bestseller Back to Basics**, is for you!**Who doesn’t want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible? Even readers ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

Over 100,000 sold—a national bestseller!Whether you want to live off the grid as part of the modern back to nature movement, or simply learn new skills that will make your home more comfortable and your garden grow, this companion to the bestseller Back to Basics**, is for you!**Who doesn’t want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible? Even readers
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Cass Turnbull's Guide to Pruning, 2nd Edition

de Cass Turnbull ...

Nothing about pruning is obvious; in fact, most of it is downright counterintuitive, says expert Cass Turnbull. This second edition of her definitive illustrated guide adds 40 percent new material, with more coverage of different kinds of trees, shrubs, and ground covers and how to prune them for health and aesthetics. The book is organized around the most common types of plants found in Northwest ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Nothing about pruning is obvious; in fact, most of it is downright counterintuitive, says expert Cass Turnbull. This second edition of her definitive illustrated guide adds 40 percent new material, with more coverage of different kinds of trees, shrubs, and ground covers and how to prune them for health and aesthetics. The book is organized around the most common types of plants found in Northwest
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The New Plant Parent

Develop Your Green Thumb and Care for Your House-Plant Family

de Darryl Cheng, Darryl Cheng ...

For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant’s needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. After reading Cheng, the indoor gardener will be far less the passive follower of rules for the care of each species and much more the confident, active grower, relying on ... Leer más

$13.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant’s needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. After reading Cheng, the indoor gardener will be far less the passive follower of rules for the care of each species and much more the confident, active grower, relying on
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Companion Planting

Organic Gardening Tips and Tricks for Healthier, Happier Plants

de Allison Greer, Tim Greer ...

A practical and beautiful guide to companion planting for organic gardening successCompanion planting techniques have been used for centuries to facilitate better, more nutritious, and more abundant crops. With Companion Planting, you’ll have all the information you need in clear, concise terms and with charts and garden plans you can copy or modify to suit your family’s needs.Starting with the ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

A practical and beautiful guide to companion planting for organic gardening successCompanion planting techniques have been used for centuries to facilitate better, more nutritious, and more abundant crops. With Companion Planting, you’ll have all the information you need in clear, concise terms and with charts and garden plans you can copy or modify to suit your family’s needs.Starting with the
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Green Thoughts

A Writer in the Garden

de Eleanor Perenyi ...

Series series Modern Library Gardening
“Unlike any other gardening book I know, with its Old World charm, its down-to-earth practicality, its whimsy and sophistication.”—Brooke Astor, The New York Times Book ReviewA classic in the literature of the garden, Green Thoughts is a beautifully written and highly original collection of seventy-two essays, alphabetically arranged, on topics ranging from “Annuals” and “Artichokes” to “Weeds” ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

“Unlike any other gardening book I know, with its Old World charm, its down-to-earth practicality, its whimsy and sophistication.”—Brooke Astor, The New York Times Book ReviewA classic in the literature of the garden, Green Thoughts is a beautifully written and highly original collection of seventy-two essays, alphabetically arranged, on topics ranging from “Annuals” and “Artichokes” to “Weeds”
... Leer más
Cannabis Grower's Handbook

The Complete Guide to Marijuana and Hemp Cultivation

de Ed Rosenthal ...

Ed Rosenthal has been teaching people how to grow marijuana for decades. Let him help you cultivate bountiful buds, and lots of them.The techniques and tools for growing cannabis have changed over the past five years. Ed shows you the most productive and easiest methods in his new, most comprehensive book. Cannabis Grower’s Handbook features the latest innovations in marijuana cultivation that ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Ed Rosenthal has been teaching people how to grow marijuana for decades. Let him help you cultivate bountiful buds, and lots of them.The techniques and tools for growing cannabis have changed over the past five years. Ed shows you the most productive and easiest methods in his new, most comprehensive book. Cannabis Grower’s Handbook features the latest innovations in marijuana cultivation that
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Houseplants For All

How to Fill Any Home with Happy Plants

de Danae Horst ...

Danae Horst's Houseplants for All is a beautiful guide to selecting and growing the right plants for your home, complete with a plant profile quiz!Turn over a new leaf with Houseplants for All, and actually keep all your plant babies happy and healthy. Use the plant profile quiz to easily find your perfect match instead of picking up whatever catches your eye at the store and hoping that it'll ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

Danae Horst's Houseplants for All is a beautiful guide to selecting and growing the right plants for your home, complete with a plant profile quiz!Turn over a new leaf with Houseplants for All, and actually keep all your plant babies happy and healthy. Use the plant profile quiz to easily find your perfect match instead of picking up whatever catches your eye at the store and hoping that it'll
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Tea Gardening for Beginners

Learn to Grow, Blend, and Brew Your Own Tea at Home

de Julia Dimakos ...

A gardening book that's sure to be your cup of teaWhat's more satisfying than brewing the perfect cup of tea? Brewing it from tea you grew yourself! Create your own tea garden with help from this beginner's guide. It walks you through every step of the process, from planning your garden plot to preparing delicious tea blends.Know your teas—Become a true devotea as you explore different types of ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A gardening book that's sure to be your cup of teaWhat's more satisfying than brewing the perfect cup of tea? Brewing it from tea you grew yourself! Create your own tea garden with help from this beginner's guide. It walks you through every step of the process, from planning your garden plot to preparing delicious tea blends.Know your teas—Become a true devotea as you explore different types of
... Leer más
Teaming with Microbes

The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web

de Jeff Lowenfels, Wayne Lewis ...

" A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it."— American GardenerWhen we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants, and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle, and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

" A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it."— American GardenerWhen we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants, and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle, and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than
... Leer más
The Kindest Garden

A Practical Guide to Regenerative Gardening

de Marian Boswall, Jason Ingram ...

"Marian powerfully shares her passion and heart in a way that ensures you can breath life into your garden ecosystem, with clear explanations and so many practical tools and takeaways."– Nicole Masters, author of For the Love of Soil and director of Integrity Soils"I found myself crying ‘yes, yes, yes!’ to every page of this beautiful, inspiring, visionary yet practical and compassionate book. ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

"Marian powerfully shares her passion and heart in a way that ensures you can breath life into your garden ecosystem, with clear explanations and so many practical tools and takeaways."– Nicole Masters, author of For the Love of Soil and director of Integrity Soils"I found myself crying ‘yes, yes, yes!’ to every page of this beautiful, inspiring, visionary yet practical and compassionate book.
... Leer más
Companion Planting for the Kitchen Gardener

Tips, Advice, and Garden Plans for a Healthy Organic Garden

de Allison Greer ...

Starting with the basics of organic gardening, such as how to prepare soil and the importance of cover crops and organic fertilizer, here—in full-color—are the principles of companion planting, how plants interact, and how to cultivate a healthy garden.Companion planting techniques have been used for centuries to facilitate better, more nutritious, and more abundant crops. Did you know:Beets will ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Starting with the basics of organic gardening, such as how to prepare soil and the importance of cover crops and organic fertilizer, here—in full-color—are the principles of companion planting, how plants interact, and how to cultivate a healthy garden.Companion planting techniques have been used for centuries to facilitate better, more nutritious, and more abundant crops. Did you know:Beets will
... Leer más
The Right-Size Flower Garden

Simplify Your Outdoor Space with Smart Design Solutions and Plant Choices

de Kerry Ann Mendez ...

In The Right-Size Flower Garden, Kerry Ann Mendez shares her successful recipe for having a garden we can manage and love again... the right-size, low maintenance, drought-tolerant garden. The goal is ditching 50% of the work by choosing high-value plants and making simple design changes. You’ll learn which plants to switch out, which ones aren’t worth the effort and which tools and practices will ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

In The Right-Size Flower Garden, Kerry Ann Mendez shares her successful recipe for having a garden we can manage and love again... the right-size, low maintenance, drought-tolerant garden. The goal is ditching 50% of the work by choosing high-value plants and making simple design changes. You’ll learn which plants to switch out, which ones aren’t worth the effort and which tools and practices will
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Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening

The Indispensable Green Resource for Every Gardener

de Fern Marshall Bradley, Barbara W. Ellis, Ellen Phillips, Deborah L. Martin ...

Series series Rodale Organic Gardening
Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved
... Leer más
A Crash Course on How to Test Soil pH Level

de Ramon Harris ...

A Crash Course on How to Test Soil pH Level This book covers several topics including: - How to Test Your Garden's pH Level - Reading your pH Level Results - Changing Your Garden Plot's Soil pH Level - Changing Alkaline Soil - How to change the soil pH level to a higher reading and much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device. ... Leer más

$6.97 USD

A Crash Course on How to Test Soil pH Level This book covers several topics including: - How to Test Your Garden's pH Level - Reading your pH Level Results - Changing Your Garden Plot's Soil pH Level - Changing Alkaline Soil - How to change the soil pH level to a higher reading and much more! Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.
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Kitchen Herb Garden

Growing and Preparing Essential Herbs

de Rosalind Creasy ...

Series series Edible Garden Series
From Rosalind Creasy—a name synonymous with California's garden-to-table movement—comes an accessible guide to cultivating and preparing herbs.If you buy only one herb gardening book, this should be it. Creasy takes you from seeds to stove top, from preparing the soil to elegant dining suggestions, with easy-to-follow instructions and inspirational ideas every step of the way.Each section of this ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

From Rosalind Creasy—a name synonymous with California's garden-to-table movement—comes an accessible guide to cultivating and preparing herbs.If you buy only one herb gardening book, this should be it. Creasy takes you from seeds to stove top, from preparing the soil to elegant dining suggestions, with easy-to-follow instructions and inspirational ideas every step of the way.Each section of this
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The Modern Homestead Garden

Growing Self-sufficiency in Any Size Backyard

de Gary Pilarchik ...

If concerns about the environment and the health and wellness of yourself and your family leave you longing to make a change, start growing and preserving your own organic foods. With the guidance found in The Modern Homestead Garden, you'll discover how little land and effort it takes to start growing healthy, nutritious food.Modern homesteading is a lifestyle focused on living lightly on the ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

If concerns about the environment and the health and wellness of yourself and your family leave you longing to make a change, start growing and preserving your own organic foods. With the guidance found in The Modern Homestead Garden, you'll discover how little land and effort it takes to start growing healthy, nutritious food.Modern homesteading is a lifestyle focused on living lightly on the
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Terrariums: Gardens Under Glass

Designing, Creating, and Planting Modern Indoor Gardens

de Maria Colletti ...

Bring the natural world indoors with designs for more than twenty stylish, modern mini-gardens—includes step-by-step photos.Create your own garden under glass with expert advice, step-by-step photos, plant suggestions, and over twenty terrarium designs. Growing adorable miniature plants in glass vessels is a great way to stay in touch with nature all year round—and add compelling, modern elements ... Leer más

$20.19 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Bring the natural world indoors with designs for more than twenty stylish, modern mini-gardens—includes step-by-step photos.Create your own garden under glass with expert advice, step-by-step photos, plant suggestions, and over twenty terrarium designs. Growing adorable miniature plants in glass vessels is a great way to stay in touch with nature all year round—and add compelling, modern elements
... Leer más
The 5-Minute Gardener

Year-Round Garden Habits for Busy People

de Nicole Johnsey Burke ...

Nurture a year-round gardening habit with just 5 minutes a day, from the author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit.Do you find joy in seeing a plant grow from seed to flower? Has your main setback for maintaining a successful garden been finding enough time to tend it?Whether you have a windowsill garden or a backyard full of flora, finding time to garden can seem impossible. But ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Nurture a year-round gardening habit with just 5 minutes a day, from the author of Kitchen Garden Revival and Leaves, Roots & Fruit.Do you find joy in seeing a plant grow from seed to flower? Has your main setback for maintaining a successful garden been finding enough time to tend it?Whether you have a windowsill garden or a backyard full of flora, finding time to garden can seem impossible. But
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The Urban Garden

101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City

de Kathy Jentz, Teri Speight ...

In The Urban Garden you’ll find dozens of inspiring and creative ways to grow flowers, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and other plants in small spaces and with a limited budget.Whether you want to grow on a balcony, rooftop, front stoop, or a tiny urban patio, turn your growing dreams into reality and build a gorgeous and unique garden that showcases your personal style while still being functional ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

In The Urban Garden you’ll find dozens of inspiring and creative ways to grow flowers, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, and other plants in small spaces and with a limited budget.Whether you want to grow on a balcony, rooftop, front stoop, or a tiny urban patio, turn your growing dreams into reality and build a gorgeous and unique garden that showcases your personal style while still being functional
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