Herb Gardening

Organic herbs are quite expensive and you're not even sure if the ones sold in supermarkets are truly organic. However, growing your own organic herb garden can be intimidating, especially if you know nothing about plants.

Huw Richards set himself a challenge - to grow his own fruit and veg for free for a year. He succeeded, and now wants to help you do the same. Can't afford a raised bed? Try repurposing an old wooden pallet. Don't want to spend money on buying plants? Look in the fridge and your kitchen cupboards for food that you can plant. Need a particular tool? Barter or borrow from a neighbour. Don't have a garden? See if someone in your area has an untended patch you can turn into a well-loved veg plot.

Greenhouse Gardening 101 is packed with plenty of research and detailed tips, tricks, and advice from professional and experienced gardeners who have more than 25 years of experience. As you listen and gain more knowledge, you will take a step forward toward becoming more self-reliant and a confident greenhouse gardener.

Gardening, with any kind of plant life, should be viewed as a relaxing and fulfilling activity. It not only brings you closer to Earth, but also allows you to have a somewhat intimate relationship with it. There's a different kind of satisfaction there, being that close to nature, understanding the workings of this life form and forging a symbiotic relationship with the elements. For there is such a joy to gardening and, as you delve into the foundations of this ancient ritual of planting, caring, and, finally, harvesting, you will find happiness in the fruits of this bountiful Earth.

Imagine growing your favorite pesticide-free vegetables just a few yards away from your house, ready to be picked whenever you want. While the thought of it alone might be absurd, or almost close to being impossible, you will be surprised what a few months can do to make it happen. Backyard Gardening will explain the principles of organic farming and how to reap the best results.

In today's fast-paced world, many individuals are seeking ways to reconnect with nature, live a more self-sufficient lifestyle, and save money. Suburban homesteading provides a perfect solution for gardeners, homesteaders, and those interested in the niche of suburban homesteading on a budget.

"The Complete Vegetable Gardening Solution" offers an accessible guide for transforming small urban spaces into productive vegetable gardens, even for those with limited space, poor soil, or no prior experience. It addresses common challenges like pest control, water management, and soil quality, offering organic solutions for improving plant health without harmful chemicals. The book includes step-by-step instructions on soil improvement, composting, and innovative techniques like vertical and container gardening, making it suitable for balconies, rooftops, or backyards.

Première traduction française à l'occasion du soixantième anniversaire de la parution de l'ouvrage de Ruth Stout, jardinière américaine des années 1960 qui a révolutionné le jardinage biologique grâce au mulch (paillis). Edition préfacée et commentée par Didier Helmstetter (Le Potager du Paresseux). Dans les années 1960, une femme, Ruth Stout, établie dans le Connecticut, aux États-Unis, devient célèbre par sa méthode de jardinage, qui repose sur le fait de couvrir le sol d'une épaisse couche de foin.

Stop depending on expensive and unreliable food sources and supply yourself and your family with your own bountiful harvest.

There’s something about biting into a fresh fruit plucked straight from a tree. That sudden explosion of crisp flavor tingling your tastebuds and making your mouth water for more is quite an experience. Now, imagine if you had grown that very fruit in your backyard.

Stop relying on supermarkets! Learn how to grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs today and become self-sufficient!

Your definitive guide to companion planting and all its benefits! Are you thinking about gardening as a hobby? Do you want to grow your food but don’t know where to start? Are you concerned about how to garden without using chemicals? Then you need this audiobook. Companion planting is an age-old gardening technique farmers and gardeners use to grow their crops organically. When you learn how companion planting works, you’ll see there’s no need to use chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides–the plants do it all for you.

Your pathway to a sustainable, self-sufficient life is closer than you think... Acquire the skills to become a master homesteader, even if you're starting from scratch, or live in the middle of the city! Have you dreamed of living off the land, creating your food source, and fostering a life of resilience and sustainability? Is the idea of homesteading appealing yet filled with a million questions and doubts?

When you download Gardening: Hydroponics for Self Sufficiency, you'll discover how to grow your own food and become more self-sufficient. This book helps you learn the systems you'll be working with and how to choose the right growing media. You'll also learn about the bucket bubbler, ebb and flow, and NFT systems. You can even create a hydroponic window garden!

Have you ever wondered how peas, kale, asparagus, beans, squash, and corn have ended up on our plates? Well, Adam Alexander has. In The Seed Detective, Adam shares his own stories of seed hunting, with the origin stories behind many of our everyday food heroes. Taking us on a journey that began when we left the life of the hunter-gatherer to become farmers, he tells tales of globalization, political intrigue, colonization, and serendipity—describing how these vegetables and their travels have become embedded in our food cultures.

So you want to garden...with kids? Not only is this a great way to grow your own organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs, it is a great way to connect with your family outdoors and all throughout the year, even after the harvest. Designed for families with children between three and 12, this includes projects you can do together. Your children will learn skills that will last a lifetime and get passed down to your grandkids. Become a good ancestor today!

Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist is a how-to manual for the budding gardener and experienced green thumb alike, full of creative and easy-to-follow designs that guide you to having your yard and eating it, too. Permaculture designer and avid grower Michael Judd takes the listener on a step-by-step process to transform a sea of grass into a flourishing edible landscape that pleases the eye, as well as the taste buds.

In Sophie McKay's Easy and Effective Gardening Series, you'll find everything you need to create your own garden paradise and take control of your food supply. Whether you have a large backyard or a small balcony, The Practical Permaculture Project and The Beginner's Guide to Successful Container Gardening provide practical advice, organic methods, and tried-and-true tips and tricks for growing your own fresh produce.

If you're ready to throw out the rule book and return as much as you can to the soil, Compost Everything is the book for you. It's time to quit fighting Mother Nature and start working with her to recycle organic matter and create lush and beautiful gardens with some of the most extreme composting techniques known to man!

In April 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama planted a kitchen garden on the White House's South Lawn. It is a garden with roots in the American past, stretching back to George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, but it is also a garden very much designed for America's future. As fresh vegetables, fruit, and herbs sprouted from the ground, this White House Kitchen Garden inspired a new conversation all across the country about the food we feed our families and the impact it has on the health and well-being of our children.