Growing Food

Learn about growing sweetcorn and the steps to take to create very tasty and healthy cobs on the allotment, the community garden and private back garden.

**Unveil the Potential of Your Personal Oasis with "The Elevated Edible" - Transform Your Balcony into a Lush Vegetable Garden!** Are you dreaming of freshly harvested tomatoes glistening in the sun on your urban balcony? Do crisp, homegrown lettuces and fragrant herbs tantalize your culinary fantasies? Look no further! "The Elevated Edible" invites you into the enchanting world of balcony vegetable gardening, where bountiful harvests are just a few steps from your kitchen and the satisfaction of eating something you've grown is an everyday delight. Embark on a journey that begins with the ...

Why is it important to wash your food and hands? What are bacteria? When should food be placed into the refrigerator? Listen to Food Safety to find the answers to these questions and more. By learning a few rules, you can make sure your food is safe to eat.

Learn about common brown foods.

Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed. But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten. As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect. So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change.... Jory John hatches a funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those who we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten).

Answering questions like "why are so many vegetables green?", "what's the difference between brown bread and white bread?", and "why do beans make you gassy?", cheerful haiku poems and a simple Q&A format make this book a nutritious treat. The information in this book aligns with both the USDA's MyPlate guidelines and the Harvard School of Public Health's Healthy Eating Plate guidelines.

AUnveil the warm intrigue of rural living mid a frosty backdrop with your new companion, "Winter Homestead." This comprehensive guide prepares you to embrace the unique challenges and rewards of winter homesteading with grace and panache. In our opening chapter, you'll discover the nuances of winter homesteading, understanding the distinctive joys and challenges it presents. As fall leaves wither and winter unveils, prepare for the cold season armed with knowledge and enthusiasm. Next, embark on the quest for your perfect winter homestead. Learn to prioritize location, structure, and the ...

Sugars and fats are okay in small amounts. Learn about how MyPlate helps kids limit sugars and fats.

Prepare for Anything with Confidence! In Bug-Out Basics: Essential Items for Every Prepper's Emergency Kit, you’ll discover everything you need to build a comprehensive and effective emergency kit. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or just starting out, this practical guide provides clear, actionable advice on selecting and packing the essential gear for any crisis situation. Inside, you’ll find: Must-Have Supplies: Detailed lists and recommendations for the critical items every emergency kit should include, from food and water to first aid and tools. Survival Gear Essentials: Expert ...

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be. Could a bunch of forgiveness and compassion be enough to turn a sour grape sweet?

Welcome to The Sustainable Homestead – the ultimate guide to living a self-sufficient and eco-friendly lifestyle. In this comprehensive eBook, you will learn everything you need to know to build and maintain a sustainable homestead that you can be proud of. In Chapter 1, we introduce you to the world of sustainable living and homesteading. You'll learn about the benefits of this lifestyle, including the positive impact on your health and the environment. Chapter 2 dives deeper into the benefits of living sustainably. Did you know that sustainable living can help you save money in the long...

Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there’s the uncool has-bean.... Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd - until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done. With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, the number one New York Times best-selling Jory John crafts another incredible story, reminding us that it’s cooler to be kind.

Across the world, chefs, farmers, plant scientists and backyard growers are doing something extraordinary: creating new generations of fruit, vegetables and cereals, all bred specifically to flourish locally, taste delicious, and contribute to our food future. In The Accidental Seed Heroes, Adam Alexander dons his seed detective homburg to meet these twenty-first century seed heroes, who are not only championing traditional varieties but also breeding delicious new ones that will help create a sustainable future for our planet.

This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?

In this practical guide, you will discover how mushrooms develop, cultivation techniques, ideal soil and climatic conditions, the best species to grow at home, and the exceptional health benefits of some varieties. Not many know how easy it is to grow tasty mushrooms independently in their own homes. Most people prefer to buy mushrooms of dubious origin in shopping malls rather than organically self-producing the healthiest and tastiest species.

This is a book about a bad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He’s been bad since he can remember! This seed cuts in line every time, stares at everybody, and never listens. But what happens when one mischievous little seed changes his mind about himself, and decides that he wants to be - happy? Here is a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you.

The oldest economic battle is repeating itself! Disruptive businesses must fight against their crony competitors - the ones with friends in government who try and protect them from innovative upstarts. Ethan and Emily Tuttle witness this battle firsthand with their food truck friends as they embark on a campaign to win public support and overturn the laws that shut them down. Recommended listening age: 5-11.

Vegetables are tasty, crunchy, and healthy. Learn about how MyPlate helps kids make great food choices every day, including vegetables!

Discover how you can be prepared for any scenario, by learning basic prepper skills. Another important qualification you need is to be able to fix your own food without going to the store, i.e. the life of a homesteader. 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. This book will give you the necessary information and tools.

Laugh along with the Bad Seed, the Good Egg, and the Cool Bean in this collection of three early readers in one!