Growing Farm

“A gutsy success story” (The New York Times Book Review) about one tenacious woman’s journey to escape rural poverty and create a billion-dollar farming business—without ever leaving the land she loves The youngest of her parents’ combined twenty-one children, Sarah Frey grew up on a...

Enter a simpler way of living by unhurrying your heart, embracing the relaxed rhythms of nature, and discovering the meaningful gift of growing slow. We long to make a break from the fast pace of life, but if we're honest, we're afraid of what we'll miss if we do. Yet when going big and hustling...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a tense, poignant novel of a boy awakening to his small town’s secrets, “John Grisham takes command of this literary category just as forcefully as he did legal thrillers with The Firm” (Entertainment Weekly). “You can’t help thinking of other...

Achieve self-sufficiency with ease - even if you've never planted a single seed before! Are you dreaming about growing your own organic food right in your backyard? Or perhaps you're eager to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle but feel restricted by your urban setting or budget constraints? Maybe you've experienced the overwhelming tidal wave of information online, leaving you more confused than inspired. If these struggles sound familiar, you're not alone.Thousands of beginners just like you are exploring the exciting world of homesteading with the same questions: "How do I even start?",...

5 work colleagues find themselves lost on the way to a retreat in the countryside. At a desolate pub, they are effortlessly seduced into a change of plans by three mysterious, beautiful hippies who invite them to a party at their mansion, alluring them with the promise of sex, drugs, and good times. The following morning, Prue wakes up to find herself alone with Faith, the leader of the strange community of misfits living within the mansion’s walls. Faith says that Prue’s friends are at the farm, and will be back soon... although it doesn’t take long for Prue to realise that what ...

Twelve-year-old Marvel is afraid of absolutely everything - amusement-park rides, food poisoning, earthquakes, and that big island of plastic floating through the ocean. She also obsesses about smaller worries like making friends, getting called on by the teacher, and walking home alone. But when Marvel stumbles on a group of older kids teasing a baby goat that has mysteriously shown up on the soccer field, she momentarily forgets to be afraid and rescues the frightened animal.

Half of America's two million farms made less than $300 in 2019. Between rising land costs, ever-more expensive equipment, the growing uncertainty of the climate, and few options for health care, farming today is a risky business. For many, simply staying afloat is a constant struggle. Bet the Farm chronicles this struggle through Beth Hoffman's eyes as a beginning farmer. She must contend with her father-in-law, who is reluctant to hand over control of the land. The couple also must balance the books, hoping that farming isn't a fantasy that takes every cent of their savings.

Have you ever wanted to grow mushrooms at home but didn't know where to start? If the answer is “YES” then keep reading; this is the book you are looking for. Mushroom Cultivation for Beginners is an invaluable and comprehensive step-by-step guide to growing your very own mushrooms from scratch. Inside you'll find 180 pages of clear and simple instructions on how to get started. You’ll also discover a wealth of information on how to choose the perfect mushrooms to grow based on the time commitment required, level of difficulty, recommended substrate, fruiting time (indoor and outdoor)...

Grow gourmet mushrooms at home or start a profitable mushroom business – with expert advice from professionals with 20 years of experience! We, Serge and Nadiya Honcharov, are professional mushroom growers with 20 years of experience. Over the years, we have gone from beginners to experts, and now we share with you proven methods that truly work. What’s inside? A comprehensive guide – perfect for both beginners and experienced mushroom growers. Step-by-step instructions for growing mushrooms at home and on farms. Profitable business strategies to help you start making money with ...

A permaculture expert and popular YouTube Homesteader shares the skills and the delights of becoming a part of your own food story in this inspiring, accessible, and beautiful invitation to a more abundant, healthy, and connected life. Have you ever wanted to experiment with growing your own...

When Rosanne and her husband left city life for the Cornwall idyll they knew little of farming, the seasons and milking, but over time they found their way, rising to each new challenge and embracing all that the land gave them. Growing Goats and Girls lovingly and invitingly charts the rural, hardworking and joyfully haphazard lives of Rosanne and her husband as they escape London to live off the land.

National Bestseller Sometimes it’s not only what we plant but where we’re planted. Now raising their four-year-old daughter, Indiana, alone, after Joey’s passing, Rory Feek digs deeper into the soil of his life and the unusual choices he and his wife, Joey, made together and the ones...

Grow fresh food anywhere—yes, even in your tiny apartment! Imagine snipping basil from a windowsill for your pasta, plucking cherry tomatoes off a shelf for a salad, or tossing microgreens into a smoothie—all from a space smaller than a card table. With Pocket Farm: Grow Your Own Food in 5 Square Feet, you can turn any corner into a thriving mini farm, no yard or big budget required. Sage Ellis, a scrappy urban gardener who started with a dented bucket and a stubborn basil sprig, shows you how to grow 10 easy crops in just 5 square feet, harvesting your first meal in 30–60 days. All ...

Street Farm is the inspirational account of residents in the notorious Low Track in Vancouver, British Columbia, one of the worst urban slums in North America, who joined together to create an urban farm as a means of addressing the chronic problems in their neighborhood. It is a story of recovery, of land and food, of people, and of the power of farming and nourishing others as a way to heal our world and ourselves.

Before they were the Boxcar Children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden lived with their parents on Fair Meadow Farm. Although times are hard, the Aldens are happy—“the best family of all,” Mama likes to say. One day, a blizzard hits the countryside, and a traveling family needs shelter. The Aldens take them in, and the strangers soon become friends. But things never stay the same at the farm, and the spring and summer bring events that will forever change their lives.

On April 17, 1975, as the Vietnam War ended, the Communist Khmer Rouge entered Battambang, Cambodia, claiming, “We come in peace.” They arrived on tanks and on foot, waving white flags. Among the residents of Battambang was 21-year-old Veera Som, a student from a rural village whose parents had sent her to the city for an education, hoping to spare her from the farm life that aggravated her severe asthma. But peace was a lie. The Khmer Rouge quickly took control, forcing everyone from their homes at gunpoint, saying it would only be for three days. It wasn’t. People were marched into ...

An Inspirational Memoir of a Studebaker Dealer Turned Progressive Farmer Alongside an Advocate for Love--The Love Story of Ray and Ocie Lue Snodgrass. The series is also available as color or black and white paperbacks. My 1987 project to gather pictures, stories, and cards for Mom and Dad’s 60th-anniversary scrapbook turned into a journey of wonderment and love that I didn’t foresee. After Mom’s death, I never intended to read their World War II love letters. Mom was so protective of them, it almost seemed like a violation of their passionate love. But I am so glad I read that first ...

Dear diary... I'm not exactly a farm girl, but even I was excited to meet farmers Sam and Abby Heyworth. Through their CSA (that's Community Supported Agriculture), they supply most of River Heights with fresh fruits and veggies. But lately Black Creek's food has been making people sick. Really sick. In fact tests revealed that their fruits and vegetables are crawling with deadly bacteria!

Step into an enthralling exploration of the verdant world of orchardry with "The Fruitful Farm" eBook, that serves as your comprehensive guide to subsistence farming. Doorways into gardening wisdom swing wide open as you delve into each chapter, leading to a rewarding journey of turning fallow land into a flourishing oasis of succulence. Chapter 1 starts with helping readers perceive the essence and significance of orchardry. It paints the picture of agriculture’s transition over ages, setting the stage for more detailed discussions. Subsequently, Chapter 2 takes you through the timeless ...

Can You Preserve Your Farm’s Future in This Unpredictable World? Farming isn’t just work; it’s an identity, a way of life rooted in the soil, passed down from one generation’s calloused hands to the next. But today, that legacy is under siege: rising costs, volatile markets, a climate more unpredictable than ever… Yet, the way most farmers finance their operations hasn’t evolved in a century. Traditional financing keeps you boxed in, dependent on someone else’s rules, when what you need most is control. Here’s the twist: you already know how to sustain what matters.