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Buying an inexpensive piece of land and building a comfortable, sustainable off-grid home is becoming a popular new way to pursue the American dream. This is a project that can be tailored to every budget, and can incorporate as many (or as few) of the conveniences of modern technology as one desires. The security of knowing you have a fully provisioned, eco-friendly retreat powered by renewable energy sources will help you sleep better after watching the 11:00 news. Let Nicholas Hyde get you started on this exciting task. From land, housing, and power to self-supplied water, food, and the ...

From Award Winning and Best Selling Author Duncan Whitehead, comes a short story with a twist........ When two old friends, bound together by their love of growing fruits and vegetables enter the same competition, how far will they go to ensure victory? A charming story with more twists and turns than a tomato vine. From the Author A short story with a twist. How far would you go to win? How important is something that seems so trivial to others, but paramount to you? We all have a breaking point....but some are more fragile than others. This book is short and sweet. Set in a small English ...

The Minimalist Budget: Learn How to Save Money, Enjoy Life, and Travel More If you wish to save money, enjoy life, and travel more in a minimalist budget, then you will have to include some simple budgeting rules in your daily and regular life. A minimalist budget does not mean to starve your-self to save money. A minimalist budget, instead, is a budget that will take care of all your important needs, but will also help you refrain from unnecessary spending. If you wish to live on a minimalist budget and still enjoy life then you have to appreciate what you have. You can’t crib about ...

Join the author and his wife Jeri as they share their love for each other while finding creative inspiration in that love that allows them to effectuate a fantastic Hudson Valley garden and official wildlife habitat that is landscape designed in the style of Frederick Law Olmsted and in the approach of both The Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the New York Botanical Garden as well as all the historic estate gardens in the region where there is always abundant blooming throughout the growing season and even into winter providing recollection of the words of Cicero , "All that you need in life is ...

Are you a gardener living in town? Do you have the heart of a farmer and a job in the city? Is your work-a-day life keeping you from the peace found in a prospering garden? Create a small-space oasis of edible greenery wherever you live - Don’t let concrete prevent your gardening instincts from flourishing! Imagine picking tasty morsels fresh from the stem right at home. Gardening is a state of mind - one that is easily lost in the hustle-bustle of urban life. Reconnecting with nature, in a meaningful way, even on a small scale, can rejuvenate your spirit.

The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have, make the most of so-called garden "waste", and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks.

Throughout this audio book, Caroline shows how much joy she gets from spending time in her garden, whether it be grappling with the best way to grow plants and vegetables, or raising seeds in her potting shed. Though she now has a large following on her Instagram account, @CQGardens, her attitude to gardening is the same as it has always been–expertise helps, but is not essential. Gardening should be fun and enjoyable, filled with the simple pleasures of planning, planting, harvesting, and cooking. It is also a meditative and restorative pastime, and a great way to lift your spirits.

Embark on a journey of natural wellness and discover the transformative power of herbs with "Ten Essential Herbs: Unlock the Power of Nature." This enlightening eBook serves as your personal guide to integrating the healing wonders of herbs into your daily life. Discover Nature's Pharmacy in Your Kitchen Unveil the secrets hidden in your spice rack and garden! "Ten Essential Herbs" introduces you to ten versatile herbs that are not only culinary staples but also powerful healers. From the immune-boosting Elderberry to the robust vitality of rosemary, each chapter delves into one herb, ...

Discover the secrets of raised bed gardening and transform your garden into a thriving oasis, no matter your space limitations or terrain challenges. Say goodbye to wasted garden space! Are you frustrated by a lack of grassy space or uneven terrain in your backyard? Raised bed gardening has the solution! Plant your dream garden anywhere – over pavement, on bricks, or even a tiny patio. Unlock the potential of small garden spaces!

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, cacti and succulents are the most rewarding plants you can add to your garden. They’re low maintenance, and they’ll add a unique aesthetic to any indoor or outdoor space with adequate care.

What if I told you that it is possible to begin planting the seeds for your spring and summer garden outdoors in the winter, even if there is snow on the ground and ice storms in the forecast? But first, let me tell you about winter sowing. It's a ton of fun, doesn't cost much, and simple to set up. For a novice gardener, planting seeds is a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be the case. Once you get the hang of it, cultivating plants from seed is a pleasurable and rewarding hobby.

Are you ready to transform your garden into a thriving, sustainable oasis? Unlock the secrets to cultivating a garden that not only blooms with beauty but also thrives with sustainability in "Sustainable Gardening for Beginners." Dive into this comprehensive guide crafted with intricate details and expert insights, ensuring that both novice and experienced gardeners can embark on a journey toward eco-friendly cultivation. Curious about making your garden more water-efficient without sacrificing its beauty? Dive into water-wise practices with expert guidance. From drip irrigation to ...

Are you tired of looking out your kitchen window and seeing deer munch on your garden? Do they think your garden is their own personal salad bar? Do deer and even rabbits wreck what they don’t eat, so your garden looks like a tornado hit?

Enter a lush world where houseplants hold the key to spiritual awakening in Thrive: Unleashing the Spiritual Essence of Houseplants. Aalim Johnson, a botanical enthusiast and spiritual maven, seamlessly merges nature and spirituality, revealing profound connections between our inner selves and the vibrant world of houseplants.

Discover the healing power of your garden with "Herbal Remedies & Natural Healing From Your Garden." This engaging guide reveals how to harness the potent benefits of plants for health and wellness. Begin your journey with the basics of herbal gardening, learning to grow herbs both indoors and out, and selecting the right plants for your needs. Dive into effective techniques for harvesting, drying, and storing herbs, and explore easy-to-follow recipes for creating tinctures, teas, oil infusions, and salves.

Everything from naturally managing pests to improving production can be accomplished by just planting the right groups of plants. But before you pick up that shovel to start planting new seeds, you’ll need to make sure you’re not grouping plants that are incompatible with one another. Luckily, this book shows you which plants go together and which plants need to be apart.

The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have, make the most of so-called garden "waste", and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks. Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, cost-cutting tips for every season, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn't need to cost the earth or break the bank.

Have you never met a plant you couldn't kill? Does maintaining a flourishing flower garden seem intimidating or time-consuming? Have you dug around in the dirt with nothing to show for it except a sunburn and a sore back? This book is for you! Inside you'll find everything you need to know to grow beautiful flowers, including gardening basics to set you up for success; great garden design ideas with ready-made plans for you to follow; easy-care instructions for a wide variety of flowers and flowering shrubs; and helpful how-tos for container and cut flower gardening.

Container gardening has become very popular lately, but what does it even involve? It can help you create a beautiful garden in a small space (either indoors or outdoors!) without the hassle of traditional gardening techniques. Moreover, your garden is moveable, flexible, and accessible so that anyone can get involved regardless of their abilities or experience. Container gardening can brighten your living space and bring nature inside the home to boost your mental health and physical well-being.

* Composting is Perfect for fans of The Rodale Book of Composting and Stu Campbell’s Let it Rot! * “Composting” shows you how to take nature’s way of recycling organic matter and give it a boost. By creating the ideal conditions for decomposition, composting systems speed up the process, turning kitchen scraps and yard waste into high-quality humus in a matter of weeks. This “black gold” can then be used to amend the soil, which increases its ability to hold water and nutrients. #1 bestselling author Gaia Rodale gives you the information you need to pick the right composting ...