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Despite what others may say about the off-grid style of living, it’s not strange and it’s not a “phase” you will eventually get over. Everyone has different passions and definitions of what the perfect life would be, so not all people will understand. Regardless of what family or friends say, don’t let them deter you. If it’s something you truly desire, then there’s no other option than to go for it!

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.

Remember when fruits and vegetables were bursting with flavor? The increasing demand on farmers to produce the fastest, highest-yielding crop comes with a price: it’s less nutritious and environmentally detrimental. Decades of using fertilizers and pesticides have stripped the soil of many required elements and microbes needed to grow nutritious food, resulting in the decline of many essential vitamins and minerals in our diet.

Many people don’t believe their own actions can make a difference when it comes to the health of our planet. The truth is that our daily thoughts, choices, actions, and habits are immensely powerful—especially when multiplied by millions of people. In this book, you’ll discover the actions you can take on the individual and household level that will help you become a part of the overall solution to help our planet.

The ultimate five-in-one gardening combo! This will be the last gardening book you'll ever need! Grow the best in organic vegetables, organic fruits, and organic herbs!.Perfect for gardening beginners or seasoned veterans. Do not pass this one up! By number-one best-selling author Joy Louis.

Discover exactly how to find land for your tiny house, correctly budget, and navigate zoning and code, even if you have no experience.

There is a better way to live. Humans should have free time, good food, affordable shelter, time in nature, space to think, and living systems that help people thrive while healing the land. Welcome to Acorn Land Labs. We fuse permaculture, off-grid systems, local lifestyles, and simple living into a fresh way to live well. Join us as we reinvent the world around us into something healthy and good.

We are on the brink of environmental catastrophe. Cutting emissions is essential but won't be enough. We also need to harness the power of nature, recognizing that the natural world is not only priceless, but has measurable economic value. Restoring biodiversity aided by technological and financial innovation will unlock environmental protections and economic benefits. The Case for Nature sets out with powerful clarity how protecting nature is both the right thing to do, and in our economic interests.

With catastrophic global warming already baked into the climate system, today's children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. Yet how can we maintain hope and make a difference in the face of overwhelming evidence of the climate crisis? Help is at hand. Written by Harriet Shugarman - the Climate Mama and trusted advisor to parents - How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change provides tools and strategies for parents to explain the climate emergency to their children and galvanize positive action.

What we wear matters. It matters because looking, and therefore feeling, like yourself is essential. Clothes can be the difference between a good day and a bad day. Clothes have the power to make your mood ten times worse or one hundred times better. Clothes should give you confidence, and never make you doubt yourself. Whether you already have a go-to look or feel overwhelmed by choice, How to Wear Everything covers where to start, what you need and what you absolutely do not - whatever your age, body type or budget.

Whether you’re a beginner gardener just getting started or a seasoned pro just looking to stay sharp, this extremely thorough gardening walkthrough is jam-packed with gardening tips, tricks, and super helpful gardening information that is guaranteed to provide you with an abundance of value! This playfully written gardener’s guide will not only teach you the importance of all things gardening but you will have a blast listening to this charmingly entertaining audiobook to the very end.

A Zero Waste Life is the ultimate guide to radically reducing your waste, without losing your lifestyle. In her 30-day challenge, Anita provides you with the rules, tips and tricks you need to eliminate plastic and live a cleaner, kinder life. This practical audiobook is a call to action with a fresh ‘can do’ approach. Over 30 days you will learn how to make sustainable, ethical choices when it comes to shopping, eating, travel, beauty and so much more. Small changes can make a big difference, and by following these easy, creative steps we can all do more to save our world.

One of the most important things gardeners can do is to build up the soil in their garden. Soil building is a process. As humus is devoured by microorganisms, worms, and plants, more organic material must be added constantly in order to keep the soil biomass well fed and happy for strong soil structure. Learn all the various ways to get organic material into your soil to improve soil health and soil fertility to improve plant health for better gardens, higher yields, and more gorgeous flowers.

As a young, single mother, Sara Schulting Kranz discovered her path to forgiveness and healing from the scars of sexual abuse and the trauma of an unexpected divorce started with a daily practice of actively embracing the power and beauty of nature. Along the way, Sara learned a key lesson that to heal from anything you must walk through it on your own terms.

Do you want to grow delicious, home-grown, year-round vegetables but are worried that you don't have enough space, money, tools, experience, or even confidence to do so? Then continue listening. This guide demonstrates how easy it is to plan, build, and grow your very own salad vegetables, whilst addressing key practices and techniques for the best possible outcomes. Outcomes that will have inexperienced gardeners questioning their level of experience (of course, in a positive light).

This book will teach you everything that you need to know about how to start a small dairy farm or just keep one dairy cow. It's completely up to you, and you'll learn how to not only care for your cows but to pick the best breed for what you want. This book will take you through everything from figuring out how much land to get, picking your breed, how to store your milk, common health problems, birthing calves, and more!

This audiobook will give you all the information need to grow your own mushrooms indoors and outdoors.

Using the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and Biophilic Design, learn how to transform every space in your home to create a restorative and nurturing environment. Discover the many benefits of connecting to nature, maximising natural light, improving air quality, and the right way to add colour, texture, and pattern to create spaces that improve relaxation, recuperation, social connections, and sleep.

¡Prepárate para deshacerte de ese peso extra, comer lo que quieras y vivir un estilo de vida más saludable con el ayuno intermitente! No, no es una dieta tonta o un programa de hambre extrema. El ayuno intermitente es una forma de arte y ciencia que implica persistencia fisiológica y psicológica que se ha practicado desde tiempos antiguos. El Arte y la Ciencia del Ayuno Intermitente para Mujeres es tu última parada para aprender todo lo que necesitas saber como mujer sobre el ayuno intermitente basado en la investigación científica.

In this audiobook, Raymond and Dorothy Moore give you some great advice for successfully managing your family. Then, after you've organized your home, they show you creative and practical ways that your family can start a home business together.