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Saving Seeds, Preserving Taste will introduce listeners to the cultural traditions associated with seed saving, as well as the remarkable people who have used grafting practices and hand-by-hand trading to keep alive varieties that would otherwise have been lost. As local efforts to preserve heirloom seeds have become part of a growing national food movement.

Imagine cultivating enough food to slash your grocery shopping in half—all in less than an hour a day in your own backyard. Sounds impossible, right? Marjory Wildcraft says it's not: She's been homesteading for almost twenty years and founded The Grow Network to teach hundreds of thousands of others—some with very little space or time, some city dwellers with rooftop gardens—how to do the same, from gardening, to raising chickens, to composting, to medicine-making.

The world of plant life holds limitless possibilities for any witch willing to learn its secrets. In Herbal Magic, best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain brings the ancient knowledge of the magic of herbs to modern Wiccans, witches, and other interested magical practitioners. The variety of uses for herbs - teas, sachets, baths, oils, and charms, to name a few - makes this form of magic more versatile than any other. The spells in Herbal Magic are all centered around the same 13 herbs.

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.

Unlock the full potential of your culinary and gardening endeavors with the Homegrown Dill: A Guide For Growing Dill. This comprehensive resource is tailored for home gardeners, aspiring green thumbs, and culinary enthusiasts who want to cultivate this aromatic herb right in their backyard or on their balcony. From planting and harvesting to preservation techniques, this guide covers every aspect of dill cultivation, making it easy and accessible for gardeners of all levels. Starting with an introduction to dill’s rich culinary and medicinal history, you’ll explore the health benefits ...

After her husbands brutal killing and her fall from the Hollywood elite, the disgraced Samantha Rathbone moves to Heywood hoping to forget her past and live a quiet life of anonymity as Sam Jones. When she takes a job at the local herbal shop, Sage Advice, and the owner is found murdered, Sam is pushed back into the unwanted spotlight when she becomes the number one suspect.

The journey toward becoming a witch is admittedly a demanding one, but is quite interesting and fulfilling. This is why, you need to start on the right foot. Wicca is a rather broad occult religion that is full of mysteries. If you jump into it without enough information, you could find yourself waddling in it without a purpose or direction. If you are just about to start your Wiccan journey, you are lucky to encounter this book. If you have already started, it is not too late to set things right with the necessary guide steps.

Chris Smith’s first encounter with okra was of the worst kind: slimy fried okra at a greasy-spoon diner. Despite that dismal introduction, Smith developed a fascination with okra, and as he researched the plant and began to experiment with it in his own kitchen, he discovered an amazing range of delicious ways to cook and eat it, along with ingenious and surprising ways to process the plant from tip-to-tail: pods, leaves, flowers, seeds, and stalks. Smith talked okra with chefs, food historians, university researchers, farmers, homesteaders, and gardeners.

Attention all food lovers! Are you tired of relying on expensive, pre-packaged meals and lacking control over what you put into your body? Enter The Self-Sufficient Kitchen, your go-to guide for cooking from scratch and taking control of your kitchen. In Chapter 1, discover the benefits of cooking from scratch, such as being able to customize flavors and ingredients to your liking. From there, jump into Chapter 2, where you'll learn all about essential kitchen tools and equipment to make the cooking process a breeze. Meal planning can be overwhelming, but Chapter 3 offers tips on ...

Transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem of biodiversity and sustainability—one seed at a time. Are you ready to make your garden more than just a beautiful landscape? Start your seed-saving journey here, and create a sustainable garden that feeds your family and enriches your community.

Hydroponic gardening may be growing in popularity, but it is not a new concept. Invented in ancient times, hydroponics has been a convenient form of gardening for small plots of land for centuries. It has the potential to change your health and your overall well-being. Not sure where to start? DIY Hydroponics for Beginners will show you how hydroponics works and how it can best work for you. We will explain the different system options, the equipment you will need, and how to set up and maintain your systems.

Are you fed up with using conventional medicine that’s only making you feel worse? Relying on giant corporations to meet your needs can be unpredictable, especially when it comes to your health. You try to eat a balanced diet and take care of your well-being, but daily stress and declining food quality make it a challenge! Even the water you drink could be affecting your health. According to the Environmental Working Group, over 90% of strawberry, apple, cherry, and spinach samples tested positive for two or more pesticides.

Here's what you'll learn from these two books about Cilantro Companion Plants & Growing Mint Indoors. Optimal Plant Pairings: Discover which plants thrive alongside cilantro, enhancing growth, flavor, and pest resistance. Natural Pest Control: Learn how companion plants can deter pests, reducing the need for chemical interventions and promoting a healthier garden ecosystem. Maximizing Space and Yield: Understand how strategic plant placement can maximize the use of space in your garden, leading to higher yields and healthier crops. Soil Health and Nutrient Balance: Gain insights into how ...

Introducing the ultimate guide to holistic healing and natural remedies, Healing Your Body and Mind. With a thorough exploration of the power of herbs and their healing properties, this book is your comprehensive resource for achieving optimal health and wellness. From improving mental health to enhancing athletic performance, Healing Your Body and Mind offers practical advice and natural solutions for a wide range of health concerns. You'll discover the best herbs for immune support, managing symptoms of chronic pain, and even improving brain function and memory. But this isn't just ...

A truly magnificent meal you have for yourself. Great meals require great ingredients, and the best ingredients are fresh. In Growing Tarragon: A Home Gardener’s Guide, teaches how to grow, store, and use tarragon.A staple of French cuisine, tarragon is one of the easier herbs to grow, and an excellent starting point for the home gardener. It grows well both outdoors and indoors and require relatively little attention.In Growing Tarragon: A Home Gardener’s Guide, covers everything from which cultivar to choose, to how to get the most from your garden, how to harvest and store your ...

A lot of famous and successful people are embracing the life of a homesteader. Homesteading has become a catharsis for people who finally want to live the life of a producer rather than a mere consumer. Thousands of people all over the globe have decided to say “yes” to gardening and domesticating animals. But, are you uncertain and hesitant to take the step? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, homesteading doesn’t have to be difficult.

This fresh, funny story is guaranteed to bring lots of laughs from children and adults. To save himself from becoming the main course at a barbecue, a pig disguises himself as a boy. It looks as if his daring trick will work until he meets young Emily, who is not fooled for a moment.

The motorcycle industry has overlooked a major new market segment in search of smaller adult motorcycles. Herb Uhl, credited by Honda to be the inventor of the first two-wheeled ATV, after which they modeled trail and adventure bikes. He now proposes a new model of motorcycles targeted at riders of a shorter stature seeking a quality ride. Author and inventor Herb Uhl presents an overwhelming case for an untapped market segment of small motorcycles designed and engineered motorcycle ergonomics culminating in a high-end small motorcycle for women and men of short stature. The idea for ...

“An Introduction to Wiccan Spells” allows the interested individual and the skeptics as well to understand exactly what the practice of Wicca is. It allows persons to realize what the myths are and what the facts are, that surround this unique religion. Wicca is something that has been around for quite a while and suffice it to say that it is not understood by many individuals. Any individual that acquires this text can learn all that Wicca has to offer and more including how it started in the first place.

The Magik of Freya and Frigg Unlock the secrets of ancient Norse deities with "The Magik of Freya and Frigg" and embark on a transformative journey to awaken the divine powers within. Step into an intricate tapestry of Norse mythology and modern magikal practice, where you can explore the passionate energies of Freya, the fierce goddess of love and war, and ascend to the tranquil realms of Frigg, the wise protector of home and hearth. With this compelling book, renowned expert David Thompson invites you to learn to balance the fiery passion of Freya with the deep wisdom of Frigg in your ...