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Achieve self-reliance with a practical, step-by-step plan for home systems—and a proven method for protecting and managing a productive backyard flock. Whether you're on a suburban lot or rural acreage, this 2-book set helps you build resilience, cut costs, and enjoy fresh daily eggs with less stress.

Brought to you by Penguin. It is my hope that this book will help you discover, or reconfirm, which chicken breeds are your favourites and encourage you to keep them yourself, or at least to remember them. Spotlighting more than fifty breeds of chicken, from the classy Ancona to the lavishly...

The Hidden Histories of Houseplants explores twenty of the world's most common houseplants. This book isn't just a dry exploration of historical cultivation; the narrative explores the plants' places in social history, science and culture, showcasing the most fascinating elements of each plant's story, be it the exploration as to why Monstera deliciosa have holes in their leaves, whether houseplants have the ability to count, or why Calathea leaves open during the day and close up at night.

Herbs are the most liberating and confidence-boosting of ingredients: grow some and you feel like a proper gardener, bring some into the kitchen and you feel like a proper cook. They allow you to experiment and bring individuality to your cooking while, at the same time, anchoring you in sound culinary tradition because herbs are often responsible for those key flavours that 'make' a dish. Not only that but they are a step on the road to a more self-sufficient, homegrown, organic way of eating.

Gone are the days when farming had to be an elaborate, space-occupying and labor- or machine-intensive activity. These days, you can set up a fully self-sustaining garden or farm that has both animals and plants in one place, with all the components relying on each other in some way. If you are wondering how that is even possible, welcome to aquaponics - a form of farming which combines aquaculture (the raising of fish and other aquatic animals) with hydroponics (the growing of plants without soil) in one system that has unparalleled levels of efficiency.

Mushroom Farming for Beginners is the ultimate guide to cultivating organic mushrooms at home, offering a rewarding introduction to sustainable farming. Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced gardener, this book simplifies the process of growing mushrooms, both indoors and outdoors, empowering you to enjoy the benefits of fresh, homegrown produce.

Crossing continents and cultures from antiquity to the present, The Garden encompasses a global history of the garden, the place where culture and nature converge. The uniqueness of the book will come not only from its global scope – the embracing of East and West, English aristocrats and...

Like an artist, you’ll learn how to use planting and hardscaping to make stunning terrarium compositions. Plus, master the fundamentals of successful growing – soil, water, and light – so your plants thrive. With a combination of projects and deep dives into plant groups and care advice, you’ll be well on your way to curating your own terrarium wonderland with Hello Tiny World.

The ultimate guide to quickly building a successful landscaping business. What can you do to immediately boost your lawn care or landscaping business profits? Running a landscaping business is not like running any other kind of company. You don’t need generic business advice. You need proven tactics and strategies from people who know exactly what kinds of challenges you’re facing. That’s why Paul Jamison’s Best Business Practices for Landscapers is an essential listen for anyone even thinking about starting a lawn care or landscaping company.

This book will completely transform your life. This book teaches how window cleaning is rooted in the perception of luxury and not necessity. When you learn how to present yourself as a luxury service, you can literally quadruple your income and make more than $500 a day cleaning windows, with no startup money.

Do you want to have a garden full of fragrant lavender? Have you heard about the powerful benefits and uses of lavender and want to start growing it yourself? This is your ultimate guide to growing and caring for lavender, harvesting, drying, and storing it, and how to use it in gifts, cooking, and as a health and beauty supplement.

Hemp, the non-psychoactive variant of cannabis and one of humanity's oldest plant allies, has quietly become the fastest industry ever to generate a billion dollars of annual revenue in North America. From seed to fiber to the currently ubiquitous cannabinoid CBD, hemp is leading the way to a new regenerative economy that contributes to soil and climate restoration – but only if we do it right.

Everyone seems to know how to use herbs but you! Friends grow them and make natural remedies. It sounds like a good idea, but you don’t know where to start! Start here! If you look at your spice rack right now, tons of health benefits are probably waiting for you to enjoy. Now imagine how rewarding it would be to grow these power-packed herbs and spices in your own garden! Just a few sprinkles of herbs and spices can improve your sleep, immune system, heart health, and even your brain! And that’s just the beginning.

Have you ever dreamed of having and maintaining an alluring garden with colorful perennial flowers and exquisite produce? Have you ever considered growing your own fruit or vegetables? Do you always imagine yourself tending your garden and harvesting your produce with the seasons? The first step is to acquire the basic knowledge contained within this audiobook that will encourage you to design the garden of your dreams. Whether you want to establish a colorful and beautiful garden with flowers and beds or grow your own edible produce.

Inside this practical guide you’ll discover everything you need to skyrocket your plants growth; Learn - hassle free irrigation strategies, without the joint pain. Grow any plant, anywhere, with perfect drainage and nutrient-rich soil!

Want to grow herbs and give your family an enormous health head-start, but you don’t know how to begin? Looking for a cost-effective way to proactively promote health and wellness naturally, without relying on the pharmacy? Then learn to grow your own medicine in five easy steps.

Have you never met a plant you couldn't kill? Does maintaining a flourishing flower garden seem intimidating or time-consuming? Have you dug around in the dirt with nothing to show for it except a sunburn and a sore back? This book is for you! Inside you'll find everything you need to know to grow beautiful flowers, including gardening basics to set you up for success; great garden design ideas with ready-made plans for you to follow; easy-care instructions for a wide variety of flowers and flowering shrubs; and helpful how-tos for container and cut flower gardening.

Have you ever imagined being able to serve home-cooked meals, salads, and soups made from vegetables grown right in your home? Have you ever wanted to have your own garden, but just don’t have the space for it? In this simplified guide, you will learn all about why indoor gardens are so great, the benefits of setting one up, and how you can set yours up in a few easy steps. It will teach you how to make the most of your space, from your kitchen countertops to your windowsill, walls, balconies, and pretty much anywhere else in your home.

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.

Don’t let your lack of garden space or skills stop you. Gardening in pots, planters, and raised garden beds is a perfect and simple way to grow vegetables. In this Grow Your Own Food Anywhere guide, you will discover the secrets to germinating seeds and growing amazing seedlings. The easy-to-follow steps in this audiobook will have everything that you need and more for your green thumb to fourish.