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Bringing dynamic back into vegetable gardening, seed saving, and breeding of plants and animals. A joyful and accessible approach to growing tasty, productive, and resiliently diverse food. Advocating a return to traditional regenerative horticulture methods of gardening and farming, while minimizing the use of current agricultural methods. Focusing on communities, and local varieties of crops and animals. Biodiversity and cross pollination allow selection for crops that thrive under ever changing conditions, while lessening the need for costly inputs, like poisons, fertilizer, materials, ...

With a new introduction exclusively in audio, read by Anna Pavord. The Tulip is not a gardening book. It is the story of a flower that has made men mad. Greed, desire, anguish and devotion have all played their parts in the development of the tulip into the worldwide phenomenon it is today. No other flower has ever carried so much cultural baggage; it charts political upheavals, illuminates social behaviour, mirrors economic booms and busts and plots the ebb and flow of religious persecution.

Make money successfully selling the most elusive, expensive spice on Earth—Growing Saffron for Profit will help lead the way! Do you want to take your love for gardening on another level? Have you always wondered what it’s like growing saffron and how people make money off of it? Are you looking for a comprehensive saffron business resource that will tell you exactly what to do to make it big? Even if you’ve never handled saffron or your own business before, Growing Saffron for Profit can certainly give you the clarity you need to get started.

Are your plants wilting despite your efforts? Struggling with pests and diseases? Looking for low-maintenance plants but don't know where to start? Transform your home into a vibrant, green oasis with thriving houseplants. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this audiobook will guide you every step of the way.

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.

Megan Neubauer and her father Jack founded Pure Land Farm in 2012. After five years without a profit at farmers markets, they decided to convert Pure Land to a pick-your-own and quickly discovered the benefits of agritourism. By reallocating all the harvesting labor to visitors and because the produce is sold upon harvest, Megan and Jack have found they're able to spend more time on the work of growing, allowing them to produce much more food than they could pick, prep for market, and sell by themselves. Upon encouraging other farmers to try pick-your-own, Megan and Jack ran into the same ...

Have you installed your greenhouse and are you now thinking about growing in it, except that you have no idea how? Do you imagine harvesting your own homegrown fruits and vegetables, but just don't know where to start? Are you looking for a beginner's guide to greenhouse gardening? Then this audiobook is for you. By the end of this audiobook you will be able to grow your greenhouse gardening!

Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Perennial Gardening and Growing Lavender. In part one, you will: Learn everything about perennial flowers, fruit, vegetables, herbs, and shrubs, and gain knowledge about the often-overlooked aspects of designing a garden. In part two, you will discover: How to grow lavender in your garden, how to prune your lavender for the best results year after year, and how to harvest your lavender safely and store it. Buy this audiobook now to learn more about perennial gardening and how to grow lavender!

At 35, Leslie Buck made an impulsive decision to put her personal life on hold to pursue her passion. Leaving behind a full life of friends, love, and professional security, she became the first American woman to learn pruning from one of the most storied landscaping companies in Kyoto. Cutting Back recounts Buck's bold journey and the revelations she has along the way.

You don’t need to be an avid gardener to grow herbs. But herbs are a powerful way to boost your health and immunity. Learn how to make holistic, natural remedies with simple, easy-to-follow steps.

Boom Times for Garlic Growers Gourmet garlic is one of the easiest and most profitable cash crops for small growers and perfect for organic growers, as garlic has few pests and diseases thanks to its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Garlic is easy to plant, grow and harvest and the plants are compact, so a large amount of garlic can be grown in a small area. In fact, garlic can produce an income of up to $10 per square foot, so even a small garlic patch can bring in thousands of dollars. One of the best ways to profit from a garlic crop is to “add value” by selling garlic ...

Nigel Slater has kept notebooks of curiosities and wonderings, penned while at his kitchen table, soaked in a fisherman’s hut in Reykjavik, sitting calmly in a moss garden in Japan or sheltering from a blizzard in a Vienna konditorei. Nigel records the small things, events and happenings that gave pleasure before they disappeared. In A Thousand Feasts he details a soup for breakfast, packing a suitcase for a trip and watching a butterfly settle on a carpet, hiding in plain sight. He gives short stories of feasts such as a mango eaten in monsoon rain or a dish of restorative macaroni cheese.

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.

Two hundred years ago China's imperial rulers sensed a threat to a past-oriented society in the dynamism of the West and tried to frustrate foreign entry.

Embrace a self-sufficient lifestyle with this comprehensive guide to raising happy hens and reaping healthy harvests. Tired of bland, factory-farmed products? Longing for a sustainable, closer-to-nature life? Ready to watch your flock thrive? Discover the essentials of backyard chicken farming. Whether you desire fresh eggs or to harvest birds for meat, this guide ensures your success from start to finish.

Whether you want to extend your growing season, grow unusual plants, or protect your valued plants from the frost, a greenhouse is an essential tool for any gardener. Greenhouses are so useful, but many people don't make the most of their greenhouse, and it soon either gets filled with clutter, or turns into a jungle of uncontrolled plants. This audiobook provides you with a complete guide to growing any type of plant in a greenhouse, and how to make the most of it. With the information in this audiobook, you will be able to avoid the many pitfalls and issues people encounter when buying, building, and using their greenhouse.

Why should you buy this audiobook? You should buy this audiobook because it presents a simpler approach to cultivating and growing marijuana. Second, the step-by-step guide is easy to understand and follow. Cultivating your own marijuana doesn’t have to be complicated. This book will show you the simple approach, step-by-step. You will also learn all the essential questions you have in mind about Cannabidiol or CBD. It will provide everything you need to know about the most popular form of cannabidiol - the CBD Hemp Oil.

Introducing "The Lawn Care Bible" - your one-stop guide to creating and maintaining the lawn of your dreams! Transform your outdoor living space into a vibrant, healthy, and inviting oasis with this comprehensive guide to all things lawn care. With 30 value-packed chapters, this eBook covers topics ranging from understanding the basics of lawn care to mastering advanced techniques that will turn your lawn into the envy of the neighborhood. Embark on a journey to discover the importance of soil health and learn how to select the perfect grass type for your unique lawn. Explore essential lawn...

Starting your own tree trimming business is a great way to start making money soon. People often neglect their trees and they soon become a problem people don’t want to mess with.

An irrigation system is a method used to supply water to crops or landscapes in a controlled manner, typically to assist with crop growth or maintain landscapes. There are various types of irrigation systems, including drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, and flood irrigation, each with its own advantages and applications.