Sustainable & Green Living

Are you tired of being bombarded by toxins at every turn? Do you want a more natural, "crunchy" approach to the world (with or without the beige aesthetic)?....

In the era of screens and devices, the average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors, and children are no exception.

Nature's Best Hope shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats. Because this approach relies on the initiatives of private individuals, it is immune from the whims of government....

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....

In these uncertain times, more and more of us have given great thought to the idea of living "off the grid". The notion of self-sufficiency and being able to live off the world around us without leaving a huge carbon footprint is more than just tempting....

The Market Gardener is a compendium of proven horticultural techniques and innovative growing methods....

We’ve been told that a vegetarian diet can feed the hungry, honor the animals, and save the planet. Lierre Keith believed in that plant-based diet and spent twenty years as a vegan....

The ultimate guidebook for self-sufficiency and sustainable living in the 21st century....

If the power grid fails, it’s not just your lights that go out. It’s your water supply. It’s your heating and cooling system. It’s all your usual ways of cooking food or doing the laundry. Without the grid, life as we know it changes in an instant....

An investigative narrative that dives into the waste embedded in our daily lives—and shows how individuals and communities are making a real difference for health, prosperity, quality of life and the fight against climate change, by a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist....

Have you ever wanted to experiment with growing your own food but didn’t think you had the space, the time, or the knowledge? Justin Rhodes thought the same thing—until after years battling systemic illness and struggling to provide the kind of wholesome food he wanted....

When Barbara Kingsolver and her family move from suburban Arizona to rural Appalachia, they take on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally-produced diet....

From farmer Joel Salatin's POV, life in the 21st century just ain't normal. Here, he discusses how far removed we are from the simple, sustainable joy that comes from living close to the land....

Darin Olien offers invaluable advice for addressing the health of our bodies and the health of the planet by identifying common products and behaviors that are harmful and providing alternatives that are non-toxic and life-enhancing....

Off Grid Living Ultimate Survival Bible is a collection of four books that are focused on aiding you to thrive away from the grid. The practical tips gained from the combination of the following four books will help you live self sufficiently off grid....

The Abundance of Less captures the texture of sustainable lives well lived in these ten profiles of ordinary—yet exceptional—men and women who left behind mainstream existences in urban Japan to live surrounded by the luxuries of nature, art, friends, delicious food, and an abundance of time....

Backyard Homestead & Prepper's Long Term Survival Handbook is a collection of four books that are focused on preparing for disaster and building a self-sufficient mini-backyard farm. The practical tips inside the four books will aid you in self-sufficient living....

If you’re thinking of breeding rabbits for meat but don’t know how to start, this guide may be the only resource you ever need....

In this empowering and accessible collection of health and wellness advice, the co-founders of mindbodygreen challenge our definition of self-improvement by revealing what a healthy lifestyle looks like at the fundamental level—and how it’s not what we think....

You can learn all the basics to start a backyard homestead. That means you need not go buy a plot of land; instead, you can homestead with the very foundation of it in mind, use what you have on hand, and cultivate for the future....

Starting your own garden and homesteading can be an overwhelming task—and you need to prepare and learn what it takes to start. This guide will wipe away all your doubts and help you build the life you’ve always wanted for yourself and your family....

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....

Prepare your home and family for any life-threatening catastrophe with this step-by-step survivalist guide filled with techniques, strategies, and DIY projects from a lifelong prepping expert....

Teaming with Nutrients explains how nutrients move into plants and what both macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients do once inside. It shows organic gardeners how to provide these essentials....

Grow that green thumb and be a part of an innovative way of gardening. Companion planting is an organic way of gardening that uses nature rather than chemicals to boost growth, deter harmful insects, and attract beneficial insects....

Raising Backyard Ducks How to Keep and Grow Ducks on Your Property for Meat, Eggs, Feathers, and as Pets Ducks are amazing birds! Would you like to know how to raise and keep ducks? Are you looking for an easy way to monetize your homestead? Consider ducks and all they can give you. With skillful maintenance and the right choice of breeds, keeping ducks in a courtyard or on a farm is extremely profitable, especially if there is a small pond ...

Looking to start your own hydroponic garden, but not sure where to begin? "Hydroponic Gardening for Beginners" is the perfect guide for anyone interested in learning the basics of hydroponic gardening. This comprehensive book covers everything from setting up your own hydroponic system to selecting the right plants and nutrients for optimal growth. In this book, you'll learn how to choose the right hydroponic system for your needs, including popular options like deep water culture and nutrient film technique. You'll also learn about the different types of growing media and how to create ...

Are you dreaming about having your own greenhouse but feeling daunted by the numerous choices out there? Do you want to elevate your gardening skills with a greenhouse but need to know how to start? Are you craving the flavor of freshly grown produce but lacking the necessary gardening knowledge to achieve it? You are in the right place if you answered YES to at least one of these questions! A greenhouse can help you enhance your gardening skills, improve the quality of your produce, and provide a fulfilling and rewarding hobby. A greenhouse provides a controlled environment for growing ...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the complex world of companion planting, unsure where to start or what works best? Are you tired of guessing which plants thrive together, only to see your garden struggle year after year? Have you experienced the frustration of pests and diseases damaging your garden despite your best efforts at natural prevention?If you answered “YES!” you are in the right place! Transform your garden into a sustainable, bountiful paradise with "Companion Planting for Beginners." Whether you're an urban gardener with only a balcony or a suburban dweller with a small yard, ...

Easy Feng Shui for the Absolute Beginner Would you like to improve your health and good fortune? Are you looking for an interesting and meaningful way to decorate your home? Consider the practice of feng shui! I want to impart to you a fusion of the traditional and the modern - mixing what can be done, what is logical, and what is creative. Let’s be honest here: we can be logical all we want, but there are times when it can be pretty boring and bland. A simple color or dynamic arrangement can bring that...

Discover the secrets to cultivating a thriving garden through the science of soil! Struggling with poor soil quality? Vegetables barely thriving? Forget chemical solutions! Explore natural, ecologically friendly approaches proven to be just as effective. Manage a healthy, nurturing soil–the cornerstone of a naturally thriving garden!

Are you worried about the climate crisis? Are you suffering from eco-anxiety? Do you want to help but you're not sure how? Do you want to learn how to make greener choices? If you answered yes to any of those questions, author and environmentalist Heather White's 60 Days to a Greener Life is the resource you need. You can listen to an entry every day or at your own pace. Each entry provides valuable insights and easy-to-apply ways you can live a more eco-friendly, joyful life.

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 ...

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Raising Meat Rabbits and Ducks and learn about homesteading and sustainable farm practices.

What happens to our trash? Why are our oceans filling with plastic? Do we really waste 40 percent of our food and 65 percent of our energy? Waste is truly our biggest problem, and solving our inherent trashiness can fix our economy, our energy costs, our traffic jams, and help slow climate change—all while making us healthier, happier and more prosperous. This story-driven and in-depth exploration of the pervasive yet hard-to-see wastefulness that permeates our daily lives illuminates the ways in which we've been duped into accepting absolutely insane levels of waste as normal.

Praise for the Author: “I convinced my husband that we needed to raise cows on our little piece of land. Now he’s hooked!” – FaithfulCowGirl Blog “This book is very much for someone who has little experience with raising cattle. I have only been on a cattle ranch once and fell in love with these gentle beasts. Start with this book!” – Mason P., Jacksonville, FL Starting a Cattle Ranch of Any Size Are you concerned about the high cost of groceries, especially ...

This comprehensive guide offers insights on travel hacking, van building, adventuring, and more, equipping you to live life on your own terms. Your journey starts here.

From dewberries to potatoes, now anyone can grow and enjoy their own edible foods. Whether you live in an apartment or on rural property, The Lazy Gardener's Guide to Easy Edibles will help gardeners of all skill levels enjoy edible plants with minimal effort. Author Trey Watson brings experience and passion for gardening in his fourth gardening book, with an eye on inexpensive and easy-to-grow edible plants

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 Susan's Little Farm memoirs, this ...

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step? Or, in this case, with a single Instagram post. After stumbling across an image depicting the horrific impact on an innocent sea turtle of humanity's dependence on plastic in a throwaway culture, Carly Tizzano sets out on a year-long journey to understand the true cost of modern living on the environment. In the process, she discovers that her lifestyle and personal choices impact far more than just sea life.