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What if financial independence didn’t require vast land, crushing debt, or industrial scale—just intelligence, discipline, and ten well-managed acres? First published in 1858, Ten Acres Enough by Edmund Morris is one of the most practical and quietly radical books ever written about small-scale farming, homesteading, and self-reliant living. Morris documents, in clear and methodical detail, how he escaped city dependence and built a profitable, sustainable livelihood on limited land—using careful planning, diversified production, and relentless attention to costs and returns.

The Atlas of Deadly Plants explores the stories and uses of some of the most deadly plants and fungi from across the world, illuminating their socio-cultural significance, as well as their effects on the human body.

Sunday Times Bestseller ‘A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement’ Charles Foster Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (September) Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings? In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter...

Do you dream of walking through your own kitchen garden with baskets full of delicious food you grew yourself? But are you waiting to begin because you think you don't have enough space, sun, time, or experience? Then consider this: Plants want to grow. And when you match a plant's needs to your...

Struggling to grow food in your limited outdoor space? Whether you have a tiny balcony or small backyard, this revolutionary audiobook transforms complex gardening science into practical, easy-to-follow systems.

This concise and practical study guide presents a complete overview of modern landscape construction as an integrated system of land shaping, water management, plant installation, and built features. It explains how grading, drainage, hardscape, and vegetation work together to create stable, functional outdoor environments. Each chapter focuses on real-world performance rather than surface appearance, emphasizing how landscapes behave over time under changing environmental conditions. The guide explores the physical principles behind soil behavior, compaction, erosion, and water movement, ...

Grow Butternut Squash with Fewer Surprises Butternut squash is a winter squash grown for mature fruit that can be cured and stored for weeks or months. This guide is written for home gardeners who want practical steps they can repeat, from the first site decision to the moment the fruit goes into storage. The focus is reliability. You learn how the plant grows in phases, what limits each phase, and how to prevent problems early instead of trying to rescue a stressed vine late in the season. Start with the Right Site and Soil Successful butternut squash gardening starts with sunlight, warm ...

Want to enjoy fresh, organic food straight from your garden – even with limited space or zero experience? Growing Good Food: The Kitchen Garden was designed for real people, real spaces, and real results. Whether you dream of fresh herbs on the windowsill, raised beds overflowing with produce, or a year-round garden-to-table lifestyle, this guide will be your companion every step of the way. Rooted in sustainability, health, and the simple joy of homegrown food, you’ll find a balance of practical methods and stylish inspiration to help you create a garden that’s as beautiful as it is ...

For generations, the mysteries of the cosmic cycles have transcended mere curiosity, stretching a tapestry of wonder across cultures and civilizations. This book invites you into a realm of deep, awe-inspired understanding. Whether you're stepping onto this cosmic stage for the first time or are a seasoned observer of celestial patterns, this exploration is designed just for you. Years of meticulous research come alive, demystifying the enigma of planetary rhythms, nature’s cycles, and the magnificent Grand Cycle of the Great Year. Read the first 3 chapters free at www.ez3dbiz.com/...

A Clear Guide to Growing Sunflowers at Home Sunflower Serenade: Transform Your Garden with Nature's Brightest Blooms is a practical guide for home gardeners who want dependable, organic-friendly methods for growing sunflowers and using them to support a healthier, more active garden. Practical Sunflower Growing Basics The book explains how to choose a full-sun site with six to eight hours of direct light, test soil, and work toward a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. It covers building fertility with compost or aged manure, loosening soil to support deep roots, and ...

In the realm of botany, understanding the diversity of grass species is paramount for any enthusiast or researcher. With a staggering array of 49 types of grasses to delve into, each unique in its characteristics and growth patterns, gaining knowledge about these varieties is truly a rewarding endeavor. From the common wheatgrass to the exotic bamboo grass, exploring the intricate details of these species offers a rich tapestry of botanical wonders waiting to be uncovered.

Master the skills and knowledge needed to pass the California Tree and Palm Contractor Exam (C-49 License) with confidence. This comprehensive study guide covers every tested domain, from planning and estimating to tree and palm installation, pruning, maintenance, and removal. Clear explanations and step-by-step guidance make complex concepts accessible for both new and experienced contractors. Installation chapters teach best practices for soil preparation, backfilling, root stabilization, cabling, and bracing. Detailed instruction ensures proper handling, positioning, and early ...

Creating your own personal wildlife oasis in central Florida is easy with the right help and guidance. So much of our native landscape has been altered or erased that re-imagining our own natural space, for someone interested in preserving our native environment, becomes a challenge. This book lays out the steps to take in planning and acquiring the plants and other resources that are necessary to make your personal space, no matter how large or small, a wildlife oasis to be enjoyed by human and animal alike. Drawing from real world, hands-on experience, if followed, this will save you many...

Whether you have a small yard, a rooftop, or just a sunny balcony, Backyard Farming for Beginners gives you the tools and inspiration to grow your own food, live more sustainably, and create a fulfilling homesteading lifestyle—no matter where you live.

Profitable winter market gardening – the complete practical guide to growing vegetables year-round in northern climates for local markets. Many small farms shut down during the dark winter months. Yet with the right techniques, equipment, and cultivars, year-round growing can produce the highest quality and tastiest fresh local vegetables, all while banking a profit.

In Spring Rain, writer and gardener, Marc Hamer, now in his 60s, shares his path to contentment from difficult beginnings. Through the prism of family gardens, he reflects on how we reconcile our childhoods with where we end up as adults. Growing up in a violent home, as a young boy, Hamer found solace and safety in his small back garden. In particular, in its shed, where he stumbled across an incomplete set of old encylopaedias. These books, and observing the plants and insects in his private kingdom, began his lifelong love of learning and openness to the world.

With the right guidance and a little practice, you can grow a cut-flower garden from seed and brighten every room in your home with fresh blooms! Flower Gardening for Beginners has all the information you’ll need to plan, cultivate, tend, harvest, and arrange homegrown flowers—no experience required.

The Apothecary of Belonging is a magickal journey through each of the four seasons with plant allies as our guides and companions. Alexis J. Cunningfolk explores how to know ourselves as land and as beings who deeply belong to the land and one another. Learn about the energetic foundations of traditional western herbalism that flow through the seasons within and around us and explore ways to map your inner landscape.

This fun, engrossing book takes a look at the surprising influence that gardens and gardening have had on mystery novels and their authors. With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for the perfect murder. But the...

101 Proven Ways to Increase Efficiency and Make More Money in Lawn Care from best-selling author Paul Jamison is the completion of a trilogy that began with Cut That Grass and Make That Cash. In Paul’s wildly successful and helpful first book, he shared his personal journey from being broke, busted, and disgusted to eventually running a successful lawn care and landscape company. Inside this book are 101 actionable specifics, the X’s and O’s, to use a football analogy, on how to properly do the work and run your company.