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Do you think raising chickens is only for farmers with acres of land? In reality: You can enjoy fresh eggs and feathery companions right in your backyard, no matter the size!

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Raising Meat Rabbits and Ducks and learn about homesteading and sustainable farm practices.

In the midst of ongoing news about Southwestern water scarcity, Martha Retallick sees an opportunity. For 20 years, she has been transforming her central Tucson home into an urban oasis. The secret to her success: Water harvesting. Since Retallick purchased her central Tucson home in 2004, she has incorporated two types of water harvesting – passive and active – into her landscape. Passive water harvesting is simply the act of sculpting the landscape to direct the water to where it should be – like plants – and away from where it shouldn’t be – like a home’s foundation.

Water Harvesting 101 introduces you to Passive and Active Water Harvesting. Passive Water Harvesting is the act of sculpting your land with basins, berms, and drainage swales. The goal? To channel rainwater toward plants and away from structures – like your house. Passive water-harvesting earthworks eliminate the need for landscape irrigation connected to municipal water systems. In arid regions, that spells substantial cost savings.

Master sustainable living—achieve self-sufficiency without breaking the bank, even if you're starting from scratch! Do you dream of transforming your living space into a thriving homestead but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Imagine the joy of growing your own food, the satisfaction of harvesting rainwater, and the peace of mind from energy independence—all within your reach. The Practical Guide to Homesteading is your roadmap to achieving this transformation, bringing you affordable, step-by-step strategies for living sustainably off-grid, catered specifically to beginners.

A água que brota das nascentes ou o calor do sol que nos aquece contam histórias de um sistema planetário delicado, interconectado e finito. Pensar em Nosso Futuro Sustentável é reconhecer que nossa sobrevivência está diretamente ligada à forma como gerenciamos a água e a energia, elementos essenciais e inseparáveis. Entender os ciclos naturais, as leis da termodinâmica e os impactos das nossas ações não é apenas ciência, mas um convite à responsabilidade coletiva para proteger o que sustenta a existência humana e a biodiversidade.

River Cottage Bees & Honey will guide you through a multitude of ways you can protect and attract our precious pollinators. Going beyond beekeeping, you’ll learn how to create a bee-friendly garden (or patio if you’re limited on space), ways to develop habitats if you don’t have space for a beehive, and why other species of bee are as important as honeybees, with a beautiful bee spotter’s guide that will inspire you look a more closely.

60% of Americans are unprepared for a natural disaster—don’t be part of that statistic! This exclusive collection combines two essential handbooks to help you achieve self-reliance.

Let's make honey, not excuses: Open the door to a world of Beekeeping in just a few weeks, even if you are an absolute beginner! Are you consistently fascinated by the idea of maintaining your own beehive but have no clue where to begin? Are you deeply concerned about the rapid decline of bee populations worldwide and wonder how you can make a positive impact? If so, you've come to the right place. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to kickstart your beekeeping journey. Even if you've never held a frame of bees in your life, it's easier than you think.

Preventable diseases are skyrocketing. One in three Americans is prediabetic. Even our brains are changing. HUNGER HIJACK is a blunt, pull-no-punches book by physician, author, and journalist Dr. David Sherer. In it, he reveals the evidence linking our diets and our ever-worsening health

Embark on a journey to self-sufficiency and sustainability with 'Mini Farming Guide: A Comprehensive Handbook for Small-Scale Agriculture.' This audiobook is your essential companion to cultivating abundance on a miniature scale, whether you have a small backyard, balcony, or limited acreage.

Yearning for self-sufficiency? Eager for a rewarding small business opportunity? Beekeeping isn't as complex as it seems. With the right guide, anyone can master the basics and succeed. No technical jargon, no experience needed! Here is your comprehensive, practical guide to beekeeping – master the fundamentals, maximize honey harvest, and contribute to environmental efforts.

Greenhouse gardening offers numerous benefits beyond extending the growing season. It provides a controlled environment that protects plants from pests, diseases, and extreme weather conditions, creating an ideal microclimate for optimal growth. With precise control over temperature, humidity, and light levels, gardeners can cultivate a wide range of plants that might not thrive in their local climate otherwise. Greenhouses also allow for efficient use of space, enabling vertical gardening, hydroponic systems, and other innovative cultivation techniques.

Greenhouse: Greenhouse gardening offers numerous benefits beyond extending the growing season. It provides a controlled environment that protects plants from pests, diseases, and extreme weather conditions, creating an ideal microclimate for optimal growth. With precise control over temperature, humidity, and light levels, gardeners can cultivate a wide range of plants that might not thrive in their local climate otherwise. Greenhouses also allow for efficient use of space, enabling vertical gardening, hydroponic systems, and other innovative cultivation techniques.

Within a decade, nearly half of all American farmland will change hands as an older generation of farmers steps aside. In their place, a groundswell of new growers will face numerous challenges, including soil degradation, insufficient income, and investors devouring farmland at a staggering pace.

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Discover how you can unlock the secret world of monarchs and witness nature’s magnificent metamorphosis. Whenever you picture a butterfly, chances are, an eye-catching monarch comes to mind… with its vibrant orange wings adorned by intricate ebony veins and milky spots, dancing through the air like a living work of art. And while the self-proclaimed king of butterflies could arguably be the most recognizable of butterfly species…

“Without Our Consent” is a trailblazing story on pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides from his own experience and allergies to these chemicals. An immense amount of research has been used to paint a picture of abundance use by agriculture and livestock farming in the USA.

Do you have what it takes to have your own beardie buddy? Written by artist and bearded dragon owner, Hannah Hollingsworth, this guide provides valuable knowledge and insight into the world of bearded dragon ownership and husbandry. This guide teaches you all of the basics surrounding bearded dragon care such as: Myths and Misconceptions: myths surrounding bearded dragon care that can lead to misinformation and improper care.

Aside from fresh eggs on an almost daily basis, chickens have wonderful personalities, they can significantly help out in the garden, you have your own free-range fertilizer, and they are extremely educational for all the family! The benefits of raising chickens far outweigh the potential negatives, especially if you know exactly what you are doing from someone who has had a lifetime of experience.