Green Home

Imagine cultivating enough food to slash your grocery shopping in half—all in less than an hour a day in your own backyard. Sounds impossible, right? Marjory Wildcraft says it's not: She's been homesteading for almost twenty years and founded The Grow Network to teach hundreds of thousands of others—some with very little space or time, some city dwellers with rooftop gardens—how to do the same, from gardening, to raising chickens, to composting, to medicine-making.

Become a gardening master and grow over 30 kinds of popular fruits and veggies for complete self-sufficiency. Here’s how. Raised bed gardening is the perfect choice for a small backyard and even for indoor food production. Maintenance is a breeze, and you’ll get optimal yields simply by following some of the best practices. You’ve probably experimented with gardening in the past, and your appetite for fresh, crunchy, and organic home produce has grown (literally and figuratively!). It’s now time to take your gardening efforts to the next level.

When he first envisioned becoming a farmer, author Emmet Van Driesche never imagined his main crop would be Christmas trees, nor that such a tree farm could be more of a managed forest than the conventional grid of perfectly sheared trees. Carving Out a Living on the Land tells the story of how Van Driesche navigated changing life circumstances, took advantage of unexpected opportunities, and leveraged new and old skills to piece together an economically viable living, while at the same time respecting the land’s complex ecological relationships.

In Feather Trails, wildlife biologist and birder Sophie A. H. Osborn reveals how the harmful environmental choices we’ve made—including pesticide use, the introduction of invasive species, lead poisoning, and habitat destruction—have decimated Peregrine Falcons, Hawaiian Crows, and California Condors.

Renowned scientist and best-selling author Jane Goodall delivers an eye-opening and empowering book that explores the social and personal significance of what we eat. In Harvest for Hope, Jane Goodall presents an empowering and far-reaching vision for social and environmental transformation through the way we produce and consume the foods we eat.

Life on one-tenth the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome. We all want to be happy. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global warming worsens. Being the Change explores the connections between our individual daily actions and our collective predicament. The core message is deeply optimistic: Living without fossil fuels is not only possible, it can be better.

If imagining a life of energy independence by harnessing the sun's power to light your home excites you, this book is for you! Discover how to achieve energy independence through off-grid solar power with this modern, updated guide. Learn how anyone, regardless of technical experience, can understand and implement off-grid solar power. Whether you’re a hands-on DIY enthusiast or an eager beginner, this book is tailored for you.

From the bedroom mattress and pillows to daily cleaning products for the kitchen and bath, toothbrushes, and even furniture and clothing, toxins are embedded in many products and items used regularly in the home—and they are making us sick. Home Detox is a practical, accessible guide to understanding the problem and how we can address it in our own homes in a manageable and affordable way. Daniella Chace, a professional toxicologist and health writer, teaches listeners how to identify potential toxins, with an easy-to-follow, room-by-room evaluation.

You are about to discover how to develop a highly productive garden that supplies you with fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables all year round by leveraging the power of greenhouse gardening and hydroponics! Now more than ever, people are increasingly looking for efficient ways of growing fruits and vegetables – ways that are not at the mercy of the environment; ways they can create ideal environmental conditions for growth of plants within the growing area even when the surrounding is hostile or unsuitable for such plants.

Why would a successful American physician choose to live in a twelve-foot-by-twelve-foot cabin without running water or electricity? To find out, writer and activist William Powers visited Dr. Jackie Benton in rural North Carolina. No Name Creek gurgled through Benton’s permaculture farm, and she stroked honeybees’ wings as she shared her wildcrafter philosophy of living on a planet in crisis. Powers, just back from a decade of international aid work, then accepted Benton’s offer to stay at the cabin for a season while she traveled.

In Carbon Done Correctly, you will be inspired by the stories of the work that people are doing to combat climate change, and you will see how the VCM provides an essential tool in helping them, and other people in the future, continue and improve that work for the benefit of our planet.

Unlock the secrets to flourishing gardens even in the smallest of spaces with "The Green Harvest." This comprehensive guide transforms aspiring gardeners into green-thumb experts, offering the essential tools to cultivate a bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables right on your balcony, patio, or any little patch of sunshine you can find. Begin your journey with a solid foundation in container gardening—understand the myriad benefits, learn about the perfect pots, soil mixes, and the sunlight your plants need to thrive. Dive into the art of choosing the right containers, from clay and ...

Are you overworked and overcrowded? Do you dream of dropping off the radar? Do you crave the peace of mind that only nature can provide? Fitness and military intelligence expert Gary Collins has helped thousands of people roam free with firsthand advice shared on his popular website. And now he's here to help you reclaim your independence. Going Off the Grid: The How-To Book of Simple Living and Happiness contains step-by-step instructions for creating your self-sustaining refuge in the untamed wild or the blacktop jungle.

Being your own self-reliant sustainability hero has never been easier, cheaper, or faster. Living sustainably doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive, and it certainly doesn’t have to mean you don’t get to enjoy your life. With five simple actions, you can be a powerful eco-warrior that takes active steps toward your environmental goal without sacrificing the things you love doing.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Raising Meat Rabbits and Ducks and learn about homesteading and sustainable farm practices.

A sustainable life away from the stress of the modern world… with healthy, happy children? You can make this a reality. Right now, the idea of moving your family into a life off the grid seems daunting. But with this realistic guide to taking your family off the grid, you’ll grow your skills and confidence with every move. Uncover a vast array of practical steps to help you make your dream of a better life a reality.

It's easy to grow your own organic vegetables from seed, even if you're a beginner. Strong, healthy plants are essential to successful organic food gardening. In this audiobook you'll learn everything you need to know about successfully growing healthy seedlings in easy-to-follow steps. We tell you how to choose seeds; make your own seed-raising mix; and sow, grow, and transplant seedlings. You'll learn the best watering techniques.

A Zero Waste Life is the ultimate guide to radically reducing your waste, without losing your lifestyle. In her 30-day challenge, Anita provides you with the rules, tips and tricks you need to eliminate plastic and live a cleaner, kinder life. This practical audiobook is a call to action with a fresh ‘can do’ approach. Over 30 days you will learn how to make sustainable, ethical choices when it comes to shopping, eating, travel, beauty and so much more. Small changes can make a big difference, and by following these easy, creative steps we can all do more to save our world.

You don’t need to be a professional landscaper to be able to grow your own thriving garden, and you definitely don’t need four acres of land to add a touch of nature to your home. Whether you’re a lifelong gardener looking for inspiration, or you’re just someone who loves being surrounded by nature, this comprehensive guide will give you everything you need to know about growing plants in small spaces with raised beds, containers, and vertical structures, so you can finally start on a gardening journey that will last a lifetime.

Homes for the Future Step into the realms of imagination and practicality with "Homes for the Future," the transformative guide that will escort you through the intricacies of urban housing dynamics and envision a world where everyone has a place to call home. This literature is a seamless blend of visionary thinking and actionable insights, ideal for anyone passionate about the intersection of architecture, social policy, advocacy, and technology. Embark on a pioneering journey across twenty-seven captivating chapters, each one meticulously crafted to unravel the challenges and ...