Sustainable Home

Camas Davis was at an unhappy crossroads. A longtime magazine writer and editor in the food world, she'd returned to her home state of Oregon with her boyfriend from New York City to take an appealing job at a Portland lifestyle magazine. But neither job nor boyfriend delivered on her dreams, and in the span of a year, Davis was unemployed and on her own. Disillusioned by the years she’d spent mediating the lives of others for a living, she had no idea what to do next. She did know one thing: She no longer wanted to write about the real thing; she wanted to be the real thing.

Unlock the door to self-sufficiency with your very own copy of "The Homesteader's Handbook." This comprehensive guide is your steadfast companion as you embark on a fulfilling journey of homesteading. From Chapters 1 to 20, The Homesteader's Handbook guides you, every step of the way, illuminating both fundamental principles and advanced concepts of self-reliance. Starting with the philosophy and basics of homesteading in Chapter 1, it takes you straight into the nuts and bolts of selecting the perfect homestead location in Chapter 2. Our meticulously detailed guide doesn't stop there. In ...

Are you ready to reconnect with your health, your purpose, and the planet—all at once? The Green Reboot is your invitation to step off the hamster wheel of toxic habits and into a life of intentional, sustainable wellness. This is more than a health guide—it’s a call to realignment through nature, simplicity, and daily practices that heal both your body and your environment.

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.

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.

This book will teach you everything that you need to know about how to start a small dairy farm or just keep one dairy cow. It's completely up to you, and you'll learn how to not only care for your cows but to pick the best breed for what you want. This book will take you through everything from figuring out how much land to get, picking your breed, how to store your milk, common health problems, birthing calves, and more!

Raising chickens in your backyard introduces you to a new lifestyle—a sustainable way of living without having to rely on commercial produce. It is also a wholesome family activity. So If you want a hassle-free way to raise chickens in your backyard, then you should listen to this audiobook!

🌿 TRANSFORM YOUR HOME INTO A ZERO-WASTE SANCTUARY By Ava Azure, Sustainable Living Expert, Luminous Prosperity: Green The most comprehensive guide to zero-waste living you've ever encountered. Are you ready to: Reduce your household waste to a single mason jar per year? Save thousands on household expenses? Create a healthier home environment for your family? This groundbreaking guide reveals: Room-by-room transformation strategies Money-saving bulk shopping secrets DIY recipes for cleaning and personal care Practical solutions for every living situation Perfect for: Busy parents Urban ...

Introducing The Art of Cheese Making, the ultimate guide for cheese lovers and DIY enthusiasts! Are you tired of boring store-bought cheese and ready to make delicious, artisanal cheeses in the comfort of your own home? Look no further! This comprehensive eBook will teach you everything you need to know to become a master cheese maker. In Chapter 1, you'll learn about the art and science of cheese making. Discover the fascinating history of cheese and the chemical reactions that make it possible. From there, we'll dive into Chapter 2 and explore the basics of cheese making. Learn about the ...

Your Shopping Superpower offers a comprehensive guide that navigates toward positive and sustainable shopping practices by providing pragmatic tips, tools and revealing how our habits can help reduce climate change, support companies with equitable workplace conditions, and foster diverse, local businesses.

Discover 50 Quick And Easy Tips To Prepare Your Home For A Disaster! Have you ever wondered what would happen if your home should be the victim of an unforeseeable and devastating event? Being prepared for the worst can help you to handle these events without draining your pocketbook and stressing you out. Many people don’t think that it can happen to them, but it can happen to anyone at any time. If you are prepared for anything, the disasters that can affect your home will not seem like as big of a crisis as they would have been had you not had preparations in place. This book contains ...

Ecological Intelligence argues that "green" labels and recycling programs may do more harm than good by feeding a vital lie, lulling us into the illusion that we are doing enough already while ignoring the adverse impact of the far vaster proportion of what we buy and do. The book brings a psychologist's insights into the world of commerce, arguing for radical transparency—tracking every substantial impact over the life cycle of an item, from manufacture to daily use, to disposal.

Worried about keeping your family safe in a disaster? Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of prepping advice out there? This book is your all-in-one solution, offering clear step-by-step guidance to ensure you’re ready for anything. The Prepper’s Survival Bible has got you covered: with food stockpiling, DIY home defense, essential first aid, and so much more.

This book was written for one purpose: to teach you the specialized skills necessary for surviving an urban disaster. Even something as simple as a widespread power outage can quickly escalate into a full-scale emergency as people struggle to cope with the lifestyle changes required to survive these situations. You will learn how to make a survival plan which includes provisions for evacuating if possible and hunkering down within the city limits if necessary. You will learn how to procure food and water.

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.

A sane and organized life is about a lot more than just organizing your home. It's about making better use of each moment from when you wake up to when you go to bed. It's about knowing what you need to do next and having the discipline to follow through effortlessly. When you organize your life, the rewards go beyond clean shelves and easy-to-spot files. A well-organized life is logical and productive and gives us more time to do what we really want.

The industrial age made possible by fossil fuels will surely decline as these fuels run out. In The Ecotechnic Future John Michael Greer alerts the listener to possible changes future generations may face as these dwindling fuel supplies lead first to a deindustrial age, then to a society which salvages the remnants of our current plenty, and eventually to a time in which people may learn to live in balance with the environment: an ecotechnic society.

Despite what others may say about the off-grid style of living, it’s not strange and it’s not a “phase” you will eventually get over. Everyone has different passions and definitions of what the perfect life would be, so not all people will understand. Regardless of what family or friends say, don’t let them deter you. If it’s something you truly desire, then there’s no other option than to go for it!

Start a peaceful revolution by planting an edible ecosystem and sharing the experience with your neighbors. Humans have always thrived in rich, diverse, edible ecosystems. Yet most cities and suburbs are blanketed by lawns, ornamentals, and a lack of biodiversity, let alone anything edible. It is within these sterile landscapes that seeds of an edible ecosystem lie. The Edible Ecosystem Solution is a comprehensive, practical guidebook that looks at underutilized spaces to reveal the many opportunities for landscape transformation.

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.