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Gardening. Where on Earth do you start? The Power of Self-Sufficient Organic Gardening will teach you everything you need to know about gardening and the benefits that you can gain from setting up your own gardening project. There are so many reasons you should be gardening. Not only does it allow you to sustain yourself, but there are also multiple environmental and health factors that are a major aspect of gardening as well. The best part? It doesn’t matter how big your space is, there is always something you can do with what you have available to you.

The Slightly Greener Method gives you small, actionable changes you can easily make in your pantry, medicine cabinet, and under your kitchen sink - without breaking the bank or upending your life. By focusing on mico-habits you can build over time and the gradual introduction of safer products, Harris guides you along a roadmap to a greener, more environmentally-friendly lifestyle that can help protect you and your families' health long-term.

🌿 No backyard? No problem. You can still grow a thriving garden—right where you are. Whether you have a windowsill, a balcony, or a tiny patio, Small Space, Big Harvest will show you how to turn your limited space into a lush, productive garden. This accessible and inspiring guide is packed with practical tips, creative ideas, and down-to-earth advice for growing herbs, vegetables, and flowers—even if you’ve never planted a seed before. Written with the beginner in mind, this book will help you: 🌞 Understand your space and choose the best spot for your plants 🪴 Select the ...

Public Gardens and Livable Cities uses a prescriptive approach to synthesize a range of public, private, and nonprofit initiatives from municipalities throughout the country. In doing so, the authors examine the initiatives from a practical perspective to identify how they were implemented, their sustainability, the obstacles they encountered, the impact of the initiatives on their populations, and how they dealt with the communities' underlying social problems.

What we wear matters. It matters because looking, and therefore feeling, like yourself is essential. Clothes can be the difference between a good day and a bad day. Clothes have the power to make your mood ten times worse or one hundred times better. Clothes should give you confidence, and never make you doubt yourself. Whether you already have a go-to look or feel overwhelmed by choice, How to Wear Everything covers where to start, what you need and what you absolutely do not - whatever your age, body type or budget.

Discover the art of self-sufficiency! Unlock a life of independence, even if you’ve never homesteaded before. Do you feel overwhelmed by transforming your home into a sustainable haven? Are you eager to escape the urban hustle and embrace self-sufficient living but unsure where to start? You're not alone. Many dream of a sustainable lifestyle but face obstacles like time, space, or finances. But homesteading can be accessible to anyone. In Your Ultimate Homesteading Guide, you'll learn how to overcome these barriers and turn your dream into reality.

What if we were less reliant on our cars? What if there were safe cycling paths to take us places instead? What if those paths led to the next town, the next village and the countryside beyond? This was the dream of a group of Bristolian idealists in the 1970s when they founded Britain’s National Cycle Network, which now runs to nearly 13,000 miles across the country. Journalist Laura Laker sets off on an odyssey around the UK to see where the NCN began, and where it is now.

Replenishing the Stream” offers a refreshing, science-backed roadmap for men seeking a natural, lasting solution to erectile dysfunction. Drawing on the latest in nutritional research, mind-body practices, and lifestyle medicine, this guide transcends quick-fix gimmicks to address the root causes of diminished performance—hormonal imbalance, circulatory health, stress, and emotional well-being. Inside, you’ll discover: Nutrition as Medicine: Simple dietary shifts and targeted supplementation protocols that support healthy blood flow and hormonal balance, from antioxidant-rich ...

Think you can’t live sustainably in a small city apartment? Think again. The Sustainable City Dweller is the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle—without needing a backyard, solar panels, or a rural retreat. If you're ready to reduce your footprint, save money, and live more intentionally, this book will show you how to do it right where you are: in the heart of the city. Whether you live in a high-rise, a studio, or a compact condo, this book gives you practical, affordable, and creative ways to turn your living space into a green oasis. With ...

Do you like the idea of starting your garden? What if you could be perfectly self-sufficient and take care of all your food needs and requirements? Do you want to create a sustainable backyard homestead but don't know where to start? If yes, this is the perfect book for you! All you need is a backyard, and you can turn it into a sustainable homestead with a thriving vegetable garden and livestock. You only require an inclination to learn, a can-do attitude, enthusiasm, conscious effort, patience, and plenty of love.

Minimalism is for rich people who live in big, empty, white homes, right? Wrong. Minimalism isn't just about displaying your food staples in glass jars or having chic Scandi furniture. It can be a beautiful, enriching, and life-transforming practice that, at its core, is all about re-establishing what holds value in your life and letting go of what does not.

Discover the fascinating world of sustainable architecture and green design with "Sustainable Structures," your one-stop guide to the future of urban living. This groundbreaking new eBook dives deep into the art and science of integrating ecological principles into modern cityscapes, showcasing how innovative techniques and technologies are transforming the way we design, build, and live. "Sustainable Structures" takes you on an insightful journey through 20 comprehensive chapters, each dedicated to a crucial aspect of sustainable urban design. From the importance of nurturing healthy urban...

Le Corbusier famously said, "A house is a machine for living in." We now confront the litany of environmental challenges associated with the legacy of the architectural machine: a changing climate, massive species die-off, diminished air and water quality, and resource scarcities. Brook Muller offers an alternative: water-centric urban design that fosters sustainability, equity, and architectural creativity.

Many people don’t believe their own actions can make a difference when it comes to the health of our planet. The truth is that our daily thoughts, choices, actions, and habits are immensely powerful—especially when multiplied by millions of people. In this book, you’ll discover the actions you can take on the individual and household level that will help you become a part of the overall solution to help our planet.

You can obtain energy via solar power almost anywhere you live. Of course, you must have the proper equipment, but from there, the rest happens automatically each and every day with the rising sun. Instead of paying the energy companies for power, you can learn how solar energy is becoming more and more viable. Reductions in costs make it less money to install then one thinks. There are many benefits to going off grid with solar power. Want to know them all? We will show you how.

**Discover the Secrets of Thriving Microgreens in "The Microgreens Masterclass"** Unlock the potential of tiny greens with large benefits through "The Microgreens Masterclass," the comprehensive guide that delves into the heart of growing lush, vibrant, and flavorful microgreens right at your fingertips. Embark on an enlightening journey from science to palate, where the seemingly simple microgreens unfold into a complex universe of their own. Within these chapters, explore the intricate dance of plant physiology, the meticulous composition of soil mediums, and the artistry of balancing ...

Cabins float in a cut-off fjord of British Columbia’s South Coast, where mountains drop into the sea and lifestyles focus on self-reliance and a different sense of purpose. Up the lake and off the grid – Canada at its best. What's it like to live in a remote setting, and how do you get started? The ideal book for those new to off-the-grid lifestyles, providing a realistic look at the experience of remote living in a travelogue memoir format

Being frugal is not just a change in lifestyle, but a change in mindset. Being money wise doesn’t just apply to the money you spend on yourself, but on others too. As soon as you replace the mindset of spending a lot of money on a gift with that of adding a lot of thought to it, you will be surprised at how easy frugal gifting can be.

Alys Fowler shows that there is a way to take the good life and re-fashion it to fit in with life in the city. Abandoning the limitations of traditional gardening methods, she has created a beautifully productive garden where tomatoes sit happily next to roses, carrots are woven between the lavenders and potatoes grow in pots on the patio. And all of this is produced in a way that mimics natural systems, producing delicious homegrown food for her table. She shares her favorite recipes for the hearty dishes, pickles and jams she makes to use up her bountiful harvest.

Did you know you can eat dandelions? Have you thought about what plants, flowers, nuts, and berries around you are edible? You could save money by foraging for food—in the wild! Hunting and gathering were the way humans fed themselves before the age of farming and homesteads. The Earth can provide all you need, even in the wild and uncultivated areas of nature. I will teach you what to find and how to make a yummy meal from wild plants. Foraging is something that can connect you with the world around you—it is not hunting, and I believe it is more sustainable than farming.