Gardening Techniques

Join us as we at Betterlisten embark on a journey with Susun Weed as she leads us through the enchanting world of her garden, unveiling the profound healing properties of plants within the Mint family.

Meine kleine Farm. Habt Ihr auch diesen Traum vom Homefarming? Von einem Garten, in dem Gemüse, Obst und Beeren wachsen und in dem euch glückliche Hühner jeden Morgen mit frischen Eiern versorgen? Selbst wenn ihr berufstätig und zeitlich voll eingespannt seid, könnt ihr es schaffen. Ich weiß das, weil es bei mir auch so war: Am Anfang war dieser Wunsch nach Veränderung, nach mehr Verbindung zur Natur und jetzt bin ich plötzlich komplette Selbstversorgerin. Und zwar eine überaus Glückliche – obwohl ich noch vor zwei Jahren eine ahnungslose Anfängerin war und nicht mal einen grünen Daumen hatte.

Have you dreamed of having a thriving garden, but the thought of starting from scratch with all the work and space it requires frustrates you? You’re not alone! In fact, a recent study found that over 42 million households in the US participated in food gardening in 2021, an increase of 6 million from 5 years prior. The thought of digging up a large patch of land, dealing with weeds and pests, and committing to a daily watering schedule can be overwhelming.

Struggling to keep your lawn lush and green? This is the 'how to' book for you.

Hugelkultur, also sometimes referred to as hugel bed, is a permaculture gardening technique for growing vegetables in heaps made from timber and covered over with topsoil. In this short introduction to a well established but little known growing concept, you will discover what it involves and how it can be used to great advantage particularly in dry arid regions. With a proper understanding and application of this simple technique, vegetables can be grown with minimum irrigation—and less backache!

Hugelkultur raised bed gardening. This is perhaps one of the most ancient of the no-dig gardening techniques for growing fruit and vegetables, originating in the Black Forest region of Germany, it has been around for many centuries. Created as a way to grow food in areas where good arable land was limited, the Hugelkultur makes use of material that would otherwise be discarded as useless - forest debris and other garden waste.

Container gardening has become very popular lately, but what does it even involve? It can help you create a beautiful garden in a small space (either indoors or outdoors!) without the hassle of traditional gardening techniques. Moreover, your garden is moveable, flexible, and accessible so that anyone can get involved regardless of their abilities or experience. Container gardening can brighten your living space and bring nature inside the home to boost your mental health and physical well-being.

Tired of weeding, labor, and battling pests? Dreaming of a low-maintenance, abundant garden? Discover easy permaculture strategies to simplify gardening for beginners and busy individuals.

Have you desired to cultivate these psilocybin mushrooms but do not know how to begin? There are varieties of these mushrooms, but this guide will teach you how to get a grow kit and even develop your own strands by introducing mycelium substrates into the environment you want to use for growing your mush plants. If you are willing to get a professional lead on the techniques of growing magic mushrooms successfully, then you need Growing Psilocybin Mushrooms: The Magic Mushroom Cultivation Guide for Enthusiastic Growers by Mari C. Alvarez.

Learning about aquaponics and growing your own food is a wise investment that will yield many benefits. For starters, you will stop relying on other people's produce. Aside from that, you have an assurance that what you eat is free from chemicals, unlike produce commercially distributed in the market. This gives an empowering sense of being in control of what you eat.

You don't need a green thumb or years of experience to create a beautiful and productive garden. Imagine standing in your garden, surrounded by green leaves and bright flowers. You can smell the fresh scent of herbs and see the vibrant colors all around you. To make it your reality, let this guide be your companion to unlock the secrets of successful gardening.

50 Things to Know About Square Food Gardening by Rochel Rieb Maday offers an approach to an easier gardening experience with fabulous results. Most books on gardening teaches you how to garden in traditional rows, but with square foot gardening, you can produce more with less space. Discover how to construct a square foot gardening plot and all the benefits that this method of gardening offers.

This handbook has been written for people new to container gardening and those looking to improve their current garden space. If you or someone you know has a small space, patio or balcony, this handbook will improve both their garden and personal well-being.

It’s no longer gardening as usual. Heat waves, droughts, flooding, violent storms…the long-predicted extremes of weather caused by climate change are now on our doorstep, and gardeners around the world are feeling the effects. The Climate Change Garden is the first book to reveal which types of gardens are better suited to deal with such extremes and which techniques, practices, and equipment can be put to good use in our gardens to help temper the issues.

Urban lives can be overwhelmingly busy. This audiobook enables you to grasp the essence of vertical gardening, as you go about your daily routine. Let the mellifluous voice of our narrator accompany your urban gardening aspirations.

Transform your tiny balcony, patio, or windowsill into a vibrant oasis with "Container Gardening Made Easy." This guide is your gateway to gardening in small spaces, simplifying the process with easy-to-follow instructions and practical tips.

Save money and eat healthily all year round — learn how to preserve your homegrown food without special equipment or skills! As a gardener, you relish planting, cultivating, and harvesting your own crops. But what to do with excess produce? About one-third of all food produced worldwide is lost annually, totaling 1.3 billion tons! Don't waste your efforts or money. Discover food preservation techniques to reduce waste and grocery bills.

What if there was a way to grow nutritious fruits and vegetables right from your own garden? What if we told you it was much simpler than you expected? It’s time to get started cultivating your very own ecologically sound food garden! Even if you’ve never planted a garden before or have no idea what a seed or sapling is, you can still set up your garden like an expert. If your goal is to live a life of total independence and self-sufficiency, this all-encompassing guide on homesteading will offer you all the knowledge you need to cultivate and store sustainable crops of vegetables.

With this book, your currently uninspiring backyard can be transformed into an oasis using the principles I will teach you. You no longer need to worry about how to utilize space because you will understand how to implement the principles of landscape design covered in this book. Other than bringing you daily joy, having a gorgeous garden benefits you in ways you can’t imagine. This alone will make you feel happier and improve your well-being.

Ever wish you could start companion gardening but don't know how? Perhaps you are struggling to find the information you need, which has left you frustrated or confused about what to do next. Don't worry; you're not alone! You may have even tried companion planting before. Consider implementing these strategies to maximize your future harvest to increase your yield. With the guidance of this book and your unique gardening journey, let's embark on a path of continuous learning and growth, leading us to the abundant harvest we all desire!