Organic Farming

Your Complete Guide to GardeningWhether you’re interested in hydroponic gardening in your apartment, growing herbs on your windowsill, or starting a vegetable plot in your backyard, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge here that you can put to immediate use. Easy Home Growing is a valuable resource to increase your food independence and self-reliance, no matter where you live. Written in a personable and easy-to-follow style, it’s highly comprehensive and full of practical instructions. Both the beginner and experienced gardener will find inspiration as Austin shares valuable tips on ...

In this award-winning, true-life tale for gardeners, nature-lovers, and dreamers of all ages, Little Farm in the Foothills follows a midlife couple’s pursuit of the “new” Great American Dream—living closer to the land—as Susan and her husband John start growing their own organic food, living more simply, and transforming an old clearcut into a little homestead. For the two fifty-somethings, figuring out how to raise food on their logging slash-covered property seemed like a modest goal…at first. But Susan and John discover an adventure that is more life-changing than they ...

The chemical-based conventional agriculture industry claims that the synthesized concoctions they sell as pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides are safe when used as directed, but does the scientific evidence truly support their assertions? Organic agriculturist and lecturer André Leu delves into a wealth of respected scientific journals to present the peer-reviewed evidence that proves the claims of chemical companies and pesticide regulators are not all they seem. Leu translates technical jargon into layman's terms to break down the five most repeated myths about pesticide use: ...

This book is for BEGINNERS to gardening (organically). You get all the basics including which tools to use for doing what, terminology, etc. If you are an advanced gardener, there are still things to be gleaned from it. Learning how to start an organic vegetable garden beginning with pure organic seeds, whether indoor or outdoor, is what Organic Gardening 101 -"How To" Essentials and Tips for Starting an Outdoor or Indoor Organic Vegetable Garden teaches you to do.

It doesn't matter if you are looking for a successful garden or a successful mini farm because this audiobook can help you either way. You can create a sustainable organic garden right in your backyard. You'll be proud when its crops are producing a high and healthy yield. From fruits to vegetables, you can have organic crops that rival anything that you can find at the organic aisle in the store.

Unlock the Secret to Growing Gourmet Mushrooms at Home! Imagine harvesting fresh, organic mushrooms right from your living room, kitchen, or balcony—without the need for a sprawling garden or fancy equipment. With The Urban Mushroom Garden: A Guide to Indoor Cultivation, you’ll discover how to turn small spaces into thriving mushroom havens, whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned green thumb. ✅ Learn the Science: Demystify the mushroom-growing process with easy-to-follow steps and clear explanations. ✅ Start Small, Grow Big: Explore techniques tailored for apartments, ...

This booklet is packed with knowledge that will help you grow superior examples of this profitable crop. You will learn: how bacteria helps your crop grow better; how to drought-proof your soil; whether herbicides and pesticides are really necessary; and what place hydrogen peroxide has on your farm. This slender volume can lead soybean producers to fat profits!

Ideas such as "crop and soil weatherproofing," the "row support system," and the "tillage commandments," exemplify the practicality of the soil/root maintenance program that serves as the foundation for Schriefer’s highly-successful "systems approach" farming. Schriefer was a pioneer in developing an awareness of the relation of tillage to soil fertility, focusing on three major soil basics — soil aeration, soil water, and soil decay. This book covers such topics as soil chemistry, plant and soil dynamics, above- and below-ground plant management, row support fertilization, zone-tillage...

Transform your small living space into a lush, productive oasis with Urban Farming for Beginners: Your Guide to Sustainable Gardening in Small Spaces. Whether you're a novice gardener or an experienced grower, this comprehensive guide will show you how to embrace urban gardening and sustainable agriculture, even in the tiniest of spaces.

Interested in growing your own food? From the author of the award-winning homesteading memoir, Little Farm in the Foothills, comes a friendly, down-to-earth little guide for starting and maintaining a thriving food garden. In Little Farm in the Garden, Susan Colleen Browne shares the evolution of her own homestead garden with warmth and humor. Whether you’re starting with a pot, a small plot, or dedicated garden beds, this handy booklet covers the basic nuts-and-bolts of growing your own food like selecting crops, raising food without chemicals, and creating healthy soil. If you've read ...

There is a form of energy that can be harnessed from the universe, easily and at no cost. Actually, many ancient civilizations knew all about this energy and how to harness it for their benefit. Knowledge of these energy sources was lost for many hundreds of years. Now scholars have begun to rediscover these secrets. We can use this free energy source to enrich our garden food crops, making them larger, more healthy and more nutritious. Many of the ancient Cathedrals of Europe are famous today because of the way that they were built. They were built with the knowledge of the principles of ...

In an era of rapid climate change, this vital account of how agriculture can address major issues is an Australian story with global ramifications. Patrice is at the front line of enormous challenges, from water scarcity and land stewardship to food security and the rural-urban divide. The devastation of drought and the crises created by industrial-scale chemically dependent primary production are discussed and alternatives proposed - along with bold ideas for new sources of energy.

This book contains strategies on how to grow plants, herbs and food in your own backyard. Although it is intended for those who are new to backyard farming, this book also includes info that a long time gardener may also find useful. The first part of this book provides the basics on backyard farming, the purpose of having one and the benefits you could get out of having your own backyard garden.