Sustainable Home

Twenty years ago, with The End of Nature, Bill McKibben offered one of the earliest warnings about global warming. Those warnings went mostly unheeded; now, he insists, we need to acknowledge that we've waited too long, and that massive change is not only unavoidable but already under way. Our old familiar globe is suddenly melting, drying, acidifying, flooding, and burning in ways that no human has ever seen.

Using the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality, and the right way to add colour, texture, and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections, and sleep.

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!

Essential Rainwater Harvesting is a comprehensive manual for designing, building, and maintaining water-harvesting systems for the warm and cold climates of the world. Presenting design considerations and approaches for the most common household rainwater supply scenarios.

Do you produce lots of organic waste? Are you tired of seeing all that waste go to...waste? Do you need something homemade to enrich your garden soil and make your plants healthier? Welcome to Composting - you’ve just found your ultimate guide to creating organic compost from kitchen scraps and backyard waste.

Discover the art of eco-conscious fragrance crafting with "Green Scents," the definitive guide to developing sustainable and beautifully aromatic potpourri. This comprehensive eBook indulges your senses while teaching you how to merge timeless tradition with innovative, environmentally friendly practices. Setting the stage for mastery, "Green Scents" begins your journey with a deep dive into the rich history and defining principles of potpourri. Unveil the secrets and an array of benefits behind using eco-friendly materials that do as much good for the earth as they do for your olfactory ...

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 doesn't matter if you have zero green thumbs or live in the middle of a big city. With How to Grow Your Own Food, you will have all the info you need to start gardening at home. How to Grow Your Own Food is the perfect book for anyone new to gardening or who has tried and failed in the past. It takes you from beginner steps through mastering advanced techniques. This book will guide you through your entire journey, from setting up your garden to tending and harvesting.

How to Grow Your Own Food is the perfect book for anyone new to gardening or who has tried and failed in the past. It takes you from beginner steps through mastering advanced techniques. This book will guide you through your entire journey, from setting up your garden to tending and harvesting. If all you want is some help with planning and harvesting, this book is perfect. Whether your gardening level is basic or more advanced, this book will have something for you. Download this book today and get started on your very own edible garden.

**Discover a Breath of Fresh Air with "Urban Eco Clean" - Your Ultimate Guide to Sustainable Urban Living!** Welcome to a cleaner, greener, and more vibrant urban life! "Urban Eco Clean" is a transformative eBook that beckons you to the heart of eco-friendly living, right within the bustling city walls. Nestled within lies the secret to mastering the art of natural cleaning in an urban setting, inviting you to break free from the shackles of harsh chemicals and embrace a lifestyle that's kinder to both your health and the environment. Embark on a journey through an enlightening introduction...

Have you already bought property and tried to make a living from your off-grid lifestyle? Whether you already have experience or you are looking to learn the basics to live off-grid, this audiobook offers more than 50 ways to become a successful off-grid dweller. You’ll learn how to live off-grid without sacrificing the things you love. You will feel closer to your family and to the land, where you know you are doing your part to reduce climate change and help to create a more sustainable life.

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.

Introducing the ultimate guide for modern homesteaders!Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, this eBook will help you identify technology opportunities to streamline your homesteading journey. With chapters covering everything from sustainable energy solutions and intelligent water management, to DIY raspberry pi systems and connected gardening strategies, you'll have all the tools you need to succeed. Discover how to use the internet for homesteading research and education, set up your homesteading laboratory, and design and build greenhouses and high tunnels using the ...

Welcome to "Greening Your Nest"— your ultimate guide to transforming your personal space into a beacon of sustainability and a sanctuary of green living. Imagine embarking on a journey that not only brings you closer to nature but also arms you with the power to make a lasting impact on our planet, all from the comfort of your own home. Dive into the opening chapter, "Green Foundations," where you embark on a thoughtful exploration of your environmental footprint. Cultivate a mindset attuned to sustainability with attainable goals, and begin your transformation with deep-dive sections ...

Long before technology took over, humans used to live a simple life. Grazing livestock, raising chickens, and milking cows were the ways of our ancestors to provide them with food and earn a living. With the passage of time, however, a lot has changed. Nevertheless, many people still find it a very captivating hobby and put much effort into raising animals in their backyards. Raising Backyard Chickens is here to equip you with all the information that you need!

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Your definitive guide to companion planting and all its benefits! Are you thinking about gardening as a hobby? Do you want to grow your food but don’t know where to start? Are you concerned about how to garden without using chemicals? Then you need this audiobook. Companion planting is an age-old gardening technique farmers and gardeners use to grow their crops organically. When you learn how companion planting works, you’ll see there’s no need to use chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides–the plants do it all for you.

Transform Waste into Black Gold! Turn your kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer, slash your gardening costs by 60%, and become a master worm wrangler without breaking a sweat! Written by Caroline Hurry, bestselling author of The Rooster Diaries, this fun, fast-track guide to vermicomposting will have you turning trash into treasure in no time. Whether you're a city dweller with a balcony garden or a homesteader knee-deep in chicken chaos, this book will teach you everything you need to know about harnessing the power of worms to create premium soil for your plants. Inside, you’ll ...

Transform your backyard orchard dreams into reality with 'Beginner's Guide to Growing Fruit Trees Fast and Easy.' Gardening enthusiast Sophie McKay guides both seasoned and novice gardeners through a comprehensive journey, addressing every aspect of fruit tree cultivation.

As you may already know, it is very common for people to attach much more importanc.e to material things than they should. Minimalism helps us make room for the truly important things in life: our passions, what drives us, our family, our health, etc.