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50 Things to Know About Houseplants for Beginners by Charl Jooste offers a practical and easy-to-understand approach to houseplants. Most books on houseplants are vague or too scientific. Although there's nothing wrong with that, I offer advice that anyone can understand and practice with ease. The information is based on knowledge from the world's leading experts in houseplants.

Whether you have a small yard, a rooftop, or just a sunny balcony, Backyard Farming for Beginners gives you the tools and inspiration to grow your own food, live more sustainably, and create a fulfilling homesteading lifestyle—no matter where you live.

"Backyard Homestead Kitchen Know-How" by VentureNest Books is a comprehensive guide designed for those aspiring to achieve self-sufficient living by growing their own food. The book addresses common challenges such as transitioning from store-bought to homegrown foods, acquiring practical cooking skills, and maintaining a sustainable kitchen lifestyle. This guide walks readers through the journey of cultivating a productive garden and transforming the harvest into nourishing meals.

Off Grid Farming Essentials can help you be more successful and overcome challenges. This audiobook explains everything you need to know about planting, growing, maintaining, harvesting, and storing your homegrown nuts and fruit. It then describes which greenhouse structure or garden type will work best for you. You will then learn all about acquiring bees, beehive designs, beekeeping equipment, beehive management, bee health, etc. Finally, you will discover all there is to know about fish farming in open ponds, rearing in net pens and cages, recirculating aquaculture systems, and aquaponics.

Create a thriving greenhouse garden in just weeks, even if you're working with limited space and zero experience! Do you dream of growing fresh, organic produce all year round but feel overwhelmed by the complexities of greenhouse gardening? Are you concerned about managing your small space effectively or unsure about where to start? You're not alone, and you're not stuck. Many beginner gardeners face these same challenges, but with the right guidance, you can transform your small space into a productive greenhouse, brimming with vibrant fruits and vegetables.

Unleash your inner gardener and transform any space into a thriving green sanctuary with The Green Thumb Blueprint! Whether you’re an absolute beginner or an experienced grower, this comprehensive guide is packed with step-by-step techniques, creative solutions, and inspiring ideas to make gardening simple, enjoyable, and deeply rewarding.

Growing your own food is good for you and the planet. Backed by scientific research, Indigenous knowledge, and the authors' years of firsthand experience, Homegrown Handgathered offers field-tested techniques for beginners and experts alike to thrive off the bounty of the land with confidence. This complete manual for organic food production will show you how to select a site, plan your garden, source and start seeds, manage pests and weeds, compost, preserve your harvests, and more.

Feeling stuck in a concrete jungle with no room to grow? You’re not alone. Many would-be gardeners dream of fresh veggies and herbs but feel limited by small spaces or inexperience. This audiobook makes it simple, showing you how to grow a vibrant container garden in just weeks—even on a budget or tight schedule.

Produce Your Own Food 2-in-1 Collection is the ultimate beginner’s guide to raising backyard chickens and growing fresh food—even if you’ve never done either before! This practical, down-to-earth audiobook combines two complete how-to guides into one empowering resource.

Grow a Thriving Indoor Garden—No Backyard Required! Imagine harvesting fresh basil, crisp lettuce, or juicy tomatoes—right from your kitchen. Whether you're in a small apartment or simply lack outdoor space, DIY Indoor Gardening shows you how to grow flavorful herbs and vegetables year-round, easily and affordably. This beginner-friendly guide is packed with smart, sustainable, and stylish indoor gardening techniques that make it easy to bring greenery into any home—no green thumb needed.

Nutzen Sie Cannabis gerne zur Entspannung oder zum Genuss? Vielleicht wurden Sie erst nach der Legalisierung neugierig? Oder juckt Ihr grüner Daumen bei einer neuen gärtnerischen Herausforderung? Dann zeigt Ihnen dieser Praxisratgeber, wie Sie ganz einfach zu Ihrer ersten eigenen Cannabisernte gelangen!

Landscaping Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks Everyone Should Know is your ultimate guide to creating a breathtaking landscape that will leave your neighbors in awe. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice enthusiast, this comprehensive book is packed with expert advice, step-by-step instructions, and creative ideas to turn your yard into a captivating outdoor retreat.

Transform your living space into a lush, vibrant sanctuary with Indoor Gardening Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, and Tricks. This comprehensive guide is your ultimate companion for successful indoor gardening, filled with a treasure trove of cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks to help you nurture and care for your indoor plants like a pro.

The 18 acres surrounding the White House have been an unwitting witness to history—kings and queens have dined there, bills and treaties have been signed, and presidents have landed and retreated. Throughout it all, the grounds have remained not only beautiful, but also a powerful reflection of American trends. In All the Presidents' Gardens bestselling author Marta McDowell tells the untold history of the White House grounds with historical and contemporary photographs, vintage seeds catalogs, and rare glimpses into Presidential pastimes.

This audiobook is tailored specifically for beginners like you, to boost your confidence, equip you with the necessary small-space gardening information, and provide you with practical gardening methods you can easily apply in your home. It will get you to think out of the box on how to use what you have.

Der eigene Garten ist ein ganz persönliches Paradies und wer Hobbygärtner mit Leib und Seele ist, der will das Maximum aus seiner grünen Oase herausholen. Das geht ganz hervorragend mit der Profi-Methode Veredelung: Das Beste zweier Pflanzen vereint in einem perfekten Gewächs, und wie Ihnen das ganz einfach auch Zuhause gelingt, finden Sie in diesem Buch heraus! Schwaches Wurzelwerk, Krankheitsanfälligkeit oder der Erhalt besonderer Pflanzen – die Motivation für die Veredelung eines Gewächses kann unterschiedlich sein, die Vorteile hingegen überzeugen in jedem Fall.

From Katie Vaz, author of Don’t Worry, Eat Cake, the beloved Make Yourself Cozy, and The Escape Manual for Introverts, comes My Life in Plants. Her newest book tells the story of her life through the thirty-nine plants that have played both leading and supporting roles, from her childhood to her wedding day. Plants include a homegrown wildflower bouquet wrapped in duct tape that she carried on stage at age three, to a fragrant basil plant that brought her and her kitchen back to life after grief.

From the hanging gardens of Babylon to that fiddle-leaf fig in your living room, houseplants have been humanity’s companions for a millennia. Taming the Potted Beast explores the history of our air-purifying friends with an entertaining narrative of the peculiar, often dramatic story of the cultivation and domestication of the not-so-humble houseplant. Including entertaining historical vignettes, DIY plant projects, and accessible tips and tricks for caring for your own historical houseplant collection, this book has any plant-curious listener covered.

Discover the secrets to a thriving lawn care business with The Lawn Care Advantage: Winning Strategies for a Thriving Landscaping Business. In this compelling guide, author and industry expert Paul Jamison shares invaluable insights and real-life success stories that will transform the way you approach your lawn care entrepreneurship.

Für die einen sind sie nur leckere Speisezutaten, für die anderen wahre Wunder der Natur: Pilze, ebenso geheimnisvolle wie beeindruckende Kreaturen, die den Tieren näher sind als den Pflanzen und den Menschen mit einem einzigartigen Nährstoffmix versorgen. Wenn Sie die kleinen Gesundheitswunder gerne günstig, schadstofffrei und das ganze Jahr über auf den Tisch bringen möchten, empfiehlt sich der Eigenanbau – und wie dieses Abenteuer auch Anfängern kinderleicht gelingt, erfahren Sie in diesem Buch.