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The urban homesteading movement is spreading rapidly across the nation. Urban Homesteading is the perfect "back-to-the-land" guide for urbanites who want to reduce their impact on the environment. Full of practical information, as well as inspiring stories from people already living the urban homesteading life, this colorful guide is an approachable guide to learning to live more ecologically in the city. The book embraces the core concepts of localization (providing our basic needs close to whe...

Plant Ladies are the new (cooler) cat ladies. Less disappointing than a boyfriend, less demanding than a cat, plants are the perfect partners for anyone who is trying to balance work, money, commitments and a desire to live surrounded by beauty. Plants make you feel good (#science) and looking after your green frondy friends brings joy into your life. Plant Lady will matchmake you with the perfect plants for your lifestyle and teach you not only how t...

"Kitchen and Herb Gardener" is a practical guide to herb and kitchen gardening, from planning and planting to harvesting and storing. There are sections on how to design a garden, with plans and clear planting lists for vegetable plots, herb gardens, potagers, a fruit garden and many other themed gardens. Included in the text is practical and helpful advice on sowing outdoors and in greenhouses, as well as guidance on the transplanting, propogation and thinning of fruit, herbs and vegetables. Th...

Whether you love growing, love creating, or just want to liven up your outdoor space, a container garden is just the answer. So many of us nowadays are crammed into our homes and a garden is a luxury that few can afford. But there is always room for a bit of greenery; whether it's herbs and spices to add fresh flavour to your food, or putting a jungle on your windowsill, a container can enable growers to bring nature to the most inhospitable and smallest spaces. Frances Tophill covers the sustai...

"Herbs don't have television or magazine ads touting their benefits and yet, in many instances, they perform just as well as - and sometimes better than - the pharmaceuticals we constantly hear and read about. While pharmaceuticals can be life saving, neglected herbal remedies can be equally life enhancing. Author Michelle Schoffro Cook knows this from 25 years of personal health experience, advanced nutrition study, and work with thousands of sufferers. This book distills that knowledge and exp...

This charming and comprehensive book tells the inquisitive cook everything he or she needs to know about growing and eating a wide range of culinary plants from this gastronomic trio of herbs, greens, and aromatics (the latter including vegetables such as carrot, celery, and shallot that impart flavor and aroma to other foods). Containing practical instruction on cultivation, freezing, canning, drying, and foraging, the book's core is the individual discussions on the culinary uses of each plant...