Green Home

We all know how important it is to reduce our environmental footprint, but it can be daunting to know where to begin. Enter Kathryn Kellogg, who can fit all her trash from the past two years into a 16-ounce mason jar. How? She starts by saying "no" to straws and grocery bags, and "yes" to a reusable water bottle and compostable dish scrubbers.

On the perimeter of Israel's Jezreel Valley, with the Carmel mountains rising up in the west, Meir Shalev has a beloved garden, "neither neatly organized nor well kept", as he cheerfully explains. Often covered in mud and scrapes, Shalev cultivates both nomadic plants and "house dwellers", using his own quirky techniques. He extolls the virtues of the lemon tree, rescues a precious variety of purple snapdragon from the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway, and does battle with a saboteur mole rat. He even gives us his superior private recipe for curing olives.

Discover the timeless craft of topiary and transform your living space into a verdant oasis with "Sculpting Green Space," the must-have eBook for plant enthusiasts and creative souls alike. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of miniature topiary, an art form that brings the splendor of nature into the comfort of your home. From the intricate art of topiary in apartments and condos to the joy of creating whimsical shapes that enchant, this guide is a treasure trove of green-thumb wisdom. Learn how to select the perfect plants for your limited space, and master the tools and techniques ...

Interested in full time boondocking, but don’t know where to start? A lot of people are interested in downsizing their lifestyle by jumping into full time boondocking. Exploring, adventuring, and freedom - who doesn’t want to try it? But, of course, getting started is always the hardest part. That’s why we’ve made it easier by covering all the important topics on what it takes to go boondocking full time in your RV or van. By covering all the basics, we’ve made boondocking full-time one short and easy step away.

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.

Unlock the secrets of nature’s pantry and become a master forager, without ever leaving your urban haven! Have you ever looked curiously at the greenery around you and wondered if they're edible treasures waiting to be discovered? Does the complexity of plant identification make the endeavor of foraging feel overwhelming? Do you wish you could turn foraging into a rewarding, urban adventure but feel hindered by safety concerns and lack of guidance? This feeling is common among budding foragers, but fear not – you're not alone on this journey!

Whether you want to raise goats for the money or just for the fun of it - you’ve come to the right place! Have you always wanted to have goats running around in your backyard, but were intimidated by everything it would entail? With this clear-cut and easy-to-understand guide, you’ll feel completely confident in your ability to look after your herd, and you’ll quickly find yourself part of a growing and heartwarming community of goat farmers. No more doubts, no more feeling overwhelmed, and no more not knowing where to start.

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.

Connie Ragen Green is a former classroom teacher and real estate appraiser who left it all behind to come online in 2006. As a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, independent publisher, international speaker, podcaster, and online entrepreneur, she serves others on six continents by helping new authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs build their own lucrative online businesses. Here, Connie shares her strategies for reaching peak productivity and a lifestyle you love by following through with everything you do.

The Homestead Basic Series is a collection of works that answer the often-asked questions of individuals trying to start living more self-sufficiently. Each book in this set holds solid information geared toward beginning hobbyist.

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.

Do you long for the country life? Hobby Farming For Dummies is a practical guide that will show you how to handle all the basics of small-scale farming, from growing healthy crops to raising livestock and managing your property. You'll see how to decide what to farm, provide shelter and utilities, select plants, and protect your investment. It's all you need to dig in and start growing!

Are you ready to transform your home into an eco-friendly haven without sacrificing comfort, style, or breaking the bank? Eco-Friendly Home Design is your ultimate guide to creating a sustainable living space that’s not only better for the planet but also better for you. Inside this book, you’ll discover simple, practical strategies for every room in your home, helping you reduce your environmental footprint while enhancing your quality of life. From choosing sustainable materials and improving energy efficiency to adopting green cleaning practices and conserving water, this guide ...

Greenhouse Gardening is a complete introduction to gardening under controlled conditions. Keep tomato plants going all year, enjoy strawberries from December through March, and grow colorful flowers any time you want! This audiobook is filled with step-by-step instructions and the knowledge you need to garden successfully in a greenhouse or sun porch. Whether you want to grow vegetables or flowers, this audiobook will help get you started.

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.

Shy Gwen Jones lives in the beautiful rolling hills of the Welsh countryside in a sweet little farmhouse that’s been in the family for generations. She dreams of becoming a famous writer, but that sort of thing never happens to ordinary country girls. Then Gwen lands a deal with a prestigious London publisher. Her new editor John comes to stay to work on her book. He’s aloof and pompous and thinks he knows everything, but he certainly is handsome . . .

It had been the worst time of her life . . . . . . but at least now the stalker was behind bars. Would she be able to find love again? Dr. Rhiannon Terrebonne’s new life in the cozy coastal town of Waterbury, Oregon, was exactly what she had wanted. The new hospital was perfect, and she’d even met the town’s most eligible bachelor, Peyton, a tech billionaire with a plan to save the world. The first date sizzled . . . . . . and the chemistry was undeniable. She couldn’t get him off her mind—until the unthinkable happened. A huge explosion off the coast at an oil rig had victims ...

One of the most effective ways to ensure a successful and sustainable garden is companion planting, the time-honored practice of strategically pairing plants to enhance growth, improve soil health, and naturally repel pests.

She survived the accident… …but her memories were gone. How would she piece together who she was? When she woke up, she couldn’t remember her name. The people said they were her parents and they seemed familiar, but she struggled to recognize them. Broken and confused, Kathy knew one thing for sure, the woman who said she was her friend was hiding something. Why didn’t she trust Donna? Back at her childhood home, surrounded by things that might help her remember, Kathy struggled to unravel the puzzle that had become her life. Her body was healing, but the amnesia remained. The man ...

Feeling lost in the maze of bookkeeping and taxes? Is managing your author finances leaving you in a fiscal fog? Are you dreading tax season?With over twenty years of experience in accounting and a passion for helping writers thrive, Certified Public Accountant Christy Nicholas is your guide to navigating the complex world of author finances. In WRITE IT OFF: An Author’s Guide to Bookkeeping and Taxes, you'll find everything you need to turn financial confusion into financial clarity. WRITE IT OFF! is more than just a manual. It's a roadmap to mastering your author business's financial ...