Organic Food

The fundamentals of permaculture are simple: care for people and the Earth, and share what you have. With these in mind, practitioners promote a system with a sense of respect for all life on the planet. You may, however, be anxious about not knowing what to do. After all, not everybody knows about permaculture. But don’t worry–you don’t need to be an expert to start your own permaculture garden.

This book really is for the absolute beginner. We'll cover all the basics in a motivating, easy-to-digest way, and allow nature to do the heavy lifting. We'll discover your green thumb that's been there all along. We'll take good care of our fellow human and our planet. And we'll have a lot of fun doing it! Friend, you really can live the dream, and make it your reality. It all starts with one step.

Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment. She traces the genesis of chemical farming and the rise of the immense companies that profit from it, bringing to light the government's role in allowing such practices to flourish.

When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web. You’ll discover that healthy soil is teeming with life - not just earthworms and insects, but a staggering multitude of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.

Welcome to the world of Companion Planting. This book, aimed at novice gardeners, dives deep into Companion Planting, a time-tested method that the ancients practiced, which has gained immense popularity among modern gardeners. There's no sorcery here; there are just proven scientific techniques and strategies to make your garden a verdant Midwest paradise, no matter where you live.

Some of the most successful people in the microgreen industry are people who just started with a little container of microgreens that they intended to use for themselves.

Discover how to cultivate a thriving garden - even if you have no space or experience. Convinced you've got two brown thumbs? Absolutely certain that gardening is a skill you're either born with or you’re not? Think again. Gardening usually conjures up images of sprawling backyards and hours of weeding, tending and harvesting - a hobby that's only available to those who have the time and space to spare. In today's world, that couldn't be farther from the truth. In fact, it’s easier and more accessible to get started with gardening than it’s ever been before.

With food prices rising, sustainability becoming an increasing concern, and a greater awareness of health and nutrition spreading throughout the population, foraging is the golden ticket to a better way of life. Despite the rise in newbie foragers, many people are hesitant because they don’t think they have the skills or knowledge to do it safely. But all of that is about to change. When you know where to look, what to look for, and how to confidently identify and harvest safe and nutritious treats, a whole world of possibility opens up

Understand the fundamentals of microgreen farming from the comfort of your own home. Discover insider knowledge on how the microgreen business works. Learn about the core principles of starting a microgreens business and scaling it up into a profitable enterprise. Find out more about everything you need to know to grow microgreens and all required accessories. Understand the different techniques used for growing microgreens. Learn how to accurately identify your target audience, reach them, and create a proper business from these farming operations.

The Thoughtful Chef is a culmination of eclectic recipes from over the last 20 of her 44 years of Lisa’s professional cooking. It is also mostly gluten-free but can also be easily replaced with regular flour wherever it’s used. As a child, Lisa always had an interest in cooking but never thought it would become her lifetime career.

Based on the popular Back to Eden film, you’ll find everything you need to know to create your own little slice of Eden no matter if you have a lot of land or just a little. It’s easy to start an organic gardening with the methods shown in the film, broken down and explained a little further to help you get started.

Is Organic Worth the Price?

$8 for organic milk. Sure, you could spend half as much, but it’s worth it to know that you’re supporting a small family farm where the cows can munch on green grass all day. Plus, you’re not drinking nasty hormones and chemicals, and you’re doing your part to save the environment. Seems like you’re winning all around, but what would you do if that picture of the happy farm, the personal health, and the clean air and water turned out not to be so pretty? What if organic isn't all it's hyped up to be?

What if organic produce only had marginally less pesticide residues than conventional produce? What if the organic, grass-fed beef cows ended up on the very same feedlots as factory-farmed, grain-fed beef cows? What if large swaths of the country were being taken over by huge corporate-owned farming operations, organic farming operations that were destroying the landscape and depleting the soil? Organic is much more complicated than we’ve been led to believe. From the scale to the possible health implications of pesticides to the treatment of animals, it’s not a black and white issue.

Natural Deception takes a sobering look at one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. We find that organic may be one more buzz phrase used to sell products rather than a movement really concerned for the wellbeing of our planet and its inhabitants. In the spirit of an undercover news reporter, author Joey Lott takes us through the organic food industry point by point, examining our assumptions and revealing the truth. Find out what major corporation owns your favorite small organic brand. Examine whether pesticides may be a health detriment or even partially beneficial.

Are you tired of relying on supermarkets and other outside sources for your fruit and vegetable needs? Are you ready to start growing your own raised bed garden, but you fear you do not have the time or expertise? In this book, discover everything you need to be successful.

Are you having trouble distinguishing and choosing which diet is right for you? The Mediterranean Diet Garden is here to help! Here, you will find everything you need to know to pick which diet is best for you: Keto, Mediterranean, or Paleo.

Transform Your Home with a Lush, Organic Raised Bed Garden! Ever dreamed of growing a lush, organic garden at home but feel overwhelmed? Discover how to start your own raised bed garden quickly and easily, even if you're a complete beginner! Do you watch in awe as others create beautiful gardens and wish you could do the same? Are you unsure where to start or what to plant?

Free, nutritious, and versatile ingredients are waiting for you out there...do you know how to find them and turn them into delicious treats? Free food at the peak of its freshness…an astonishing diversity of natural, delicious ingredients…adventure, fulfillment, and reward in abundance…fancy any of that? When you know where to look, what to look for, and how to confidently identify and harvest safe and nutritious treats, a whole world of possibilities opens up. You’ll find all of those things and more in Foraging Wild Edible Plants in the Midwest.

Cuántas veces hemos escuchado, al preparar una ensalada, algo así como “los tomates ya no son más como los de antes”...Por esta razón muchas familias han decidido volver a llevar a sus mesas productos frescos y naturales, “como los de antes”. Este audiolibro tiene el objetivo de orientar al oyente para que se anime a dar ese primer paso que le permita iniciar su huerta orgánica. De acuerdo con el espacio disponible, con el tiempo libre para ésta actividad y con sus necesidades personales.

Back to Eden Organic Gardening is the amazing, stress-free, no-till farming method that will make your life a whole lot easier. Best of all, this amazing form of organic gardening seeks to replicate what nature has always done naturally!

Don’t let your lack of garden space or skills stop you. Gardening in pots, planters, and raised garden beds is a perfect and simple way to grow vegetables. In this Grow Your Own Food Anywhere guide, you will discover the secrets to germinating seeds and growing amazing seedlings. The easy-to-follow steps in this audiobook will have everything that you need and more for your green thumb to fourish.

No Work Urban Front Yard Vegetable Gardening Simplified by Joyce Zborower is an easy-to-follow guide for building and planting a new organic gardening bed in the ground right over an old chemical bed, a grassy spot that's never been planted before, a rocky area, container gardening in pots, or in a raised garden bed so you won't have to bend over to harvest your goodies. And once the bed is ready and planted, any further work on your part is very minimal.