Garden Environment

A warm, stress-free, and joy-filled gardening guide that helps busy people build a thriving garden in short, manageable bursts—no perfection required. Gardening doesn’t have to be overwhelming, time-consuming, or perfect to be joyful. Garden Yourself Happy is a refreshingly down-to-earth...

The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in America In 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a...

Like many people, Beth Terry didn't think an individual could have much impact on the environment. But while laid up after surgery, she read an article about the staggering amount of plastic polluting the oceans and decided then and there to kick her plastic habit. Now she wants to teach you how you can too.

From a New York Times bestselling nature writer comes a celebration of what goes on outside in the dark, from blooming moon gardens to nocturnal salamanders, from glowing foxfire and synchronous fireflies that blink in unison like an orchestra of light. In this glorious celebration of the night...

With real-world considerations in mind, disaster preparedness consultant David Black shows us how to stay alive when tragedy strikes. His step-by-step actions can help us make it safely through a variety of crises, from catastrophic weather to terrorism to civil unrest. Black presents tailor-made plans for individuals, businesses, organizations, small groups, and communities to follow, in all regions of the country and broken down by type of emergency and environment.

Learn how to cultivate your own magical garden, begin your journey with folk herbalism, and awaken to your place in nature through practical skills from an experienced Appalachian forager and witch. Witchcraft is wild at heart, calling us into a relationship with the untamed world around us...

FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ALONE 'Such a skilled and engaging writer' Deborah Levy 'Schreiber's prose is gorgeous, practically silken' Lauren Groff Nothing in this world lasts forever. Exhausted and isolated, numbed to his feelings by all-consuming work, Daniel Schreiber...

Craft your dream landscape within days, even if you've never touched a spade before... Ever looked at your neighbor's garden and wondered how to get such a fabulous transformation? Have you dreamed of crafting a tranquil space to find solitude but fear that your lack of experience can only lead to a disaster? Are you overwhelmed by landscape design jargon, wish lists, budget constraints, and a dizzying array of plant options? You're not alone. Many new homeowners, young couples, and others just like you grapple with these questions every day. But it's time to wave goodbye to your worries ...

After 25 years of living in the High Chaparral of Southeast Arizona, at an elevation of 4200 feet, we want to share a lot of what we have learned. You can live with both natural harmony and modern convenience, and you can minimize your impact at the same time. We will tell you how to encourage wildlife, feed yourself, increase habitat, and be surrounded by natural beauty all year. There are chapters on managing for wildlife cover and food, square foot gardening to feed yourself, building ponds and using water to attract wildlife and provide beauty, attract a lot more birds, manage invasive ...

If you're looking for a new way to bring a bit of the tropics into your home, then look no further than Tropical Terrariums! This comprehensive eBook is the perfect guide for anyone interested in creating their own tropical oasis. In this 19 chapter book, you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with terrariums. Starting with the basics, Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the world of tropical terrariums, and Chapter 2 will help you understand the needs of the environment where your plants will live. After that, the book dives right in, with chapters dedicated to choosing ...

A poet at heart, Amy Minato rejects her life of consumption in Chicago to go back to nature - specifically, to a commune in Oregon, where she rediscovers herself. She also cops occasionally to the pretentiousness of her mission, and laughs along with the listener at her attempts to be both environmentally friendly and sane, considering the fact that she’s moved in with a bunch of strangers in a remote locale.

The Garden Against Time is the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller from acclaimed writer Olivia Laing; a passionate, epic exploration of the power and possibilities of gardens. 'What a wonderful book this is' – Nigel Slater When Olivia Laing began to restore a walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown...

Life on one-tenth the fossil fuels turns out to be awesome. We all want to be happy. Yet as we consume ever more in a frantic bid for happiness, global warming worsens. Being the Change explores the connections between our individual daily actions and our collective predicament. The core message is deeply optimistic: Living without fossil fuels is not only possible, it can be better.

Grow and enjoy your own fresh veggies and herbs, even if you don't have a yard. Start a thriving container garden with this accessible beginner's guide and experience the satisfaction of seeing your grocery bill shrink. Do you want amazingly fresh veggies and herbs but are worried that you don't...

Perfect for young readers ages 6-9 who love magical adventures with heart and purpose! When the front steps start rippling like water and a golden eagle drops mysterious crystals from the sky, Imani, Tommy, and Maya know they're in for another extraordinary day. But this adventure will take them somewhere they've never been before—The Eagle's Secret Garden, where seven celebrations have lost their magic and need three brave friends to restore the balance. An Enchanting Chapter Book That Teaches While It Entertains Join these three diverse, relatable friends as they: Help endangered eagles...

Charles Dowding puts feeding the soil at the heart of his No Dig method of growing. He explains how to use your kitchen and garden waste to make homemade compost so that your plants can truly flourish. Discover what you can compost, how to get the perfect balance, and different ways to compost...

Mossy greens, conker browns, cream, chocolate and deepest black; add stripes, swirls and splotches and you have some of the most striking wildlife Britain has to offer. In Meetings with Moths ecologist Katty Baird roams Scotland seeking out, documenting and observing moths. Green Longhorns...

An innovative and eye-opening look at Health and fulfillment, being green symbolizes more than integrating plant-based foods into our diets, incorporating holistic and natural-based approaches into the healthcare system, or being environmentally-friendly via a green footprint−being green symbolizes the steps we take along our journeys to improve, grow, and progress like seeing the green light in traffic.

Caring for your pets and caring for the planet work hand in hand. This friendly, clear, and slightly mischievous guide shows you how to give your dog or cat a wonderful life while lowering your household’s environmental footprint, saving money, and making everyday choices that feel good and do good. James Ellison invites you into his New England home with Sam, Edna, and Milo, where every lesson comes from real life. Sustainable pet care is not an all-or-nothing mission. It is a series of small, thoughtful habits that help pets thrive while protecting the world they live in.

Read by Sophia Nomvete, known for her role as Princess Disa in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the Greenwild in this enchanting fantasy with an environmental twist. Greenwild: The World Behind the Door is the first audiobook in Pari...