Growing Food

Huw Richards set himself a challenge - to grow his own fruit and veg for free for a year. He succeeded, and now wants to help you do the same. Can't afford a raised bed? Try repurposing an old wooden pallet. Don't want to spend money on buying plants? Look in the fridge and your kitchen cupboards for food that you can plant. Need a particular tool? Barter or borrow from a neighbour. Don't have a garden? See if someone in your area has an untended patch you can turn into a well-loved veg plot.

This book takes you through the transformation and journey of one woman who wanted to change the world through gardening. How she goes from no skills, to growing food with small children and how you can grow your own food too. Beginning gardening information, and all the ups and downs as they learned in their own garden. Gardening with kids can be done. And growing your own food at home is within your reach.

Mushrooms aren’t just easy to grow and delicious to eat. Even for beginners, they represent an opportunity to start a lucrative business that is much easier than many other types of farming, which requires only limited experience or knowledge and doesn’t require acres of land to get started. Whether you want to grow mushrooms as a hobby, give yourself an additional source of food that is readily available, or start a small-scale business, Growing Mushrooms is the perfect book to get you going and provides all you will need in the initial stages and beyond.

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?

Welcome to The Sustainable Homestead – the ultimate guide to living a self-sufficient and eco-friendly lifestyle. In this comprehensive eBook, you will learn everything you need to know to build and maintain a sustainable homestead that you can be proud of. In Chapter 1, we introduce you to the world of sustainable living and homesteading. You'll learn about the benefits of this lifestyle, including the positive impact on your health and the environment. Chapter 2 dives deeper into the benefits of living sustainably. Did you know that sustainable living can help you save money in the long...

Here's what you'll learn from these two books about Growing Potatoes & Growing Pumpkins in Containers. Container Choice Mastery: Discover the perfect containers that ensure your pumpkins thrive, turning even the smallest spaces into lush, productive gardens. Soil Secrets: Unveil the best soil mixes and amendments that create the ideal growing environment for robust and healthy plants. Perfect Planting Techniques: Learn the optimal planting depths and spacing to maximize yields and prevent overcrowding in your containers. Watering Wisdom: Master the art of watering—just the right amount at...

Prepare for Anything with Confidence! In Bug-Out Basics: Essential Items for Every Prepper's Emergency Kit, you’ll discover everything you need to build a comprehensive and effective emergency kit. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or just starting out, this practical guide provides clear, actionable advice on selecting and packing the essential gear for any crisis situation. Inside, you’ll find: Must-Have Supplies: Detailed lists and recommendations for the critical items every emergency kit should include, from food and water to first aid and tools. Survival Gear Essentials: Expert ...

The whole Food Group is coming to the table in one fresh package! Dig in and enjoy this jam-packed audio collection, featuring five charming stories about learning and self-discovery, from the creative minds of Jory John and Pete Oswald.

Your pathway to a sustainable, self-sufficient life is closer than you think... Acquire the skills to become a master homesteader, even if you're starting from scratch, or live in the middle of the city! Have you dreamed of living off the land, creating your food source, and fostering a life of resilience and sustainability? Is the idea of homesteading appealing yet filled with a million questions and doubts?

Are you ready to experience the joy of growing and eating perfect, homegrown tomatos? Let us share with you the secrets and joys behind growing and eating this most magnificent vegetable (or is it fruit?) in the Italian tradition. This book will not only teach you how to grow the best tomatoes, but also how to enhance their flavors in the kitchen. Whats included? - Unlock the secrets of successful tomato growing with tips and techniques from Italian experts - Discover the history of tomatoes, heirlooms and hybrids and how to choose the best varieties for your garden - Master all steps of ...

This series introduces listeners to nutrition and health concepts as well as exposing them to food from around the world. This volume includes Blow Up A Burger, Break Down a Bento Box, and Dissect Dim Sum.

**Unveil the Potential of Your Personal Oasis with "The Elevated Edible" - Transform Your Balcony into a Lush Vegetable Garden!** Are you dreaming of freshly harvested tomatoes glistening in the sun on your urban balcony? Do crisp, homegrown lettuces and fragrant herbs tantalize your culinary fantasies? Look no further! "The Elevated Edible" invites you into the enchanting world of balcony vegetable gardening, where bountiful harvests are just a few steps from your kitchen and the satisfaction of eating something you've grown is an everyday delight. Embark on a journey that begins with the ...

This is a book about a bad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody, and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be - happy? Here is a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you.

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?

Laugh along with the Bad Seed, the Good Egg, and the Cool Bean in this collection of three early readers in one!

Street Farm is the inspirational account of residents in the notorious Low Track in Vancouver, British Columbia, one of the worst urban slums in North America, who joined together to create an urban farm as a means of addressing the chronic problems in their neighborhood. It is a story of recovery, of land and food, of people, and of the power of farming and nourishing others as a way to heal our world and ourselves.

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there’s the uncool has-bean.... Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd - until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done. With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, the number one New York Times best-selling Jory John crafts another incredible story, reminding us that it’s cooler to be kind.

Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect. So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change.... Jory John hatches a funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those who we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten).

Garden the Organic Way is a comprehensive guide to organic gardening designed for all skill levels providing methods for growing delicious, pesticide-free vegetables using sustainable practices. Garden the Organic Way presents an engaging, practical guide to understanding why we should garden organically as well as every detail on how to garden successfully. Marleny expertly summarizes wisdom gained from decades of practice and experience, distilling it into easily digestible insights that serve to guide gardeners in a practical and enlightening manner. Grow an abundant garden to feed your ...

In this practical guide, you will discover how mushrooms develop, cultivation techniques, ideal soil and climatic conditions, the best species to grow at home, and the exceptional health benefits of some varieties. Not many know how easy it is to grow tasty mushrooms independently in their own homes. Most people prefer to buy mushrooms of dubious origin in shopping malls rather than organically self-producing the healthiest and tastiest species.