Outdoor Plants

How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings? Research is now suggesting trees are capable of much more than we have ever known. In The Hidden Life of Trees, forester Peter Wohlleben puts groundbreaking scientific discoveries into a language everyone can relate to.

Of all the things humans rely on plants for - sustenance, beauty, medicine, fragrance, flavor, fiber - surely the most curious is our use of them to change consciousness: to stimulate or calm, fiddle with or completely alter, the qualities of our mental experience. Take coffee and tea: People around the world rely on caffeine to sharpen their minds. But we do not usually think of caffeine as a drug, or our daily use as an addiction, because it is legal and socially acceptable.

As development and subsequent habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. But there is an important and simple step toward reversing this alarming trend: Everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity. Bringing Nature Home has sparked a national conversation about the link between healthy local ecosystems and human well-being, and this audio edition will help broaden the movement. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical recommendations, everyone can make a difference.

The Plant-Based Athlete by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke offers a persuasive body of evidence for adopting a plant-based lifestyle to achieve endurance, flexibility, sport, training, or lifting goals. Featuring more than 60 recipes, insights from famous plant-based athletes, and explosive scientific research, it is the ultimate invitation for joining the growing community of athletes (from elites to weekend warriors) who use plants to power their workouts and their every day.

Embark on a transformative journey through your own backyard with "The Art of Garden Engineering." This comprehensive guide unveils the secrets of turning any outdoor space into a living masterpiece, irrespective of climate, topography, or level of gardening experience. From the essence of garden design to the fine art of enhancing your personal Eden, this book traverses every aspect required to create a dynamic and harmonious environment outside your door. Step into Chapter 1, and immerse yourself in the basic principles that make a landscape more than just a scattering of plants – learn...

In Eat and Run, Scott Jurek opens up about his life and career - as an elite athlete and a vegan - and inspires runners at every level. From his Midwestern childhood hunting, fishing, and cooking for his meat-and-potatoes family, to his early beginnings in running (he hated it), to his slow transition to ultrarunning and veganism, to his world-spanning, record-breaking races, Scott's story shows the power of an iron will and blows apart all the stereotypes of what athletes should eat to fuel optimal performance.

Are you tired of eating the same old fruits and vegetables from the supermarket? Do you crave a deeper connection with nature and the bounty it provides? If so, Wild Edible Plants of the Mid-Atlantic is the book for you.

Don’t miss your opportunity to become happier and healthier as you learn from nature, connect with other people, get back to your roots, become more self-sufficient, and stop worrying about running out of food. Once you set out on this path, you will never look back.

Embark on a captivating journey into the mesmerizing world of Orchid Gardening, an all-inclusive guide that will unveil the mystique and beauty of these enchanting plants. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a novice with a blossoming curiosity, this comprehensive eBook will provide you with everything you need to cultivate and enjoy your own exquisite orchid garden. Delve deep into the fascinating realm of orchid botany, biology, and the mind-boggling variety of species. Let our expert tips guide you in selecting the perfect orchid for your unique garden space, both indoors and ...

Dive into the fascinating world of sustainable gardening with Expanding to Outdoor Aquaponic Gardens. This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the process of creating and maintaining your very own outdoor aquaponic system, blending the ancient tradition of aquaculture with modern gardening techniques. Start your journey with an introduction to the basics of aquaponics, where you'll discover the essential components and myriad benefits of this eco-friendly gardening system. Learn how to select the right spot for your setup and choose between various system types, such as Media...

With three hearts and blue blood, its gelatinous body unconstrained by jointed limbs or gravity, the octopus seems to be an alien, an inhabitant of another world. It’s baggy, boneless body sprouts eight arms covered with thousands of suckers—suckers that can taste as well as feel. The octopus also has the powers of a superhero: it can shape-shift, change color, squirt ink, pour itself through the tiniest of openings, or jet away through the sea faster than a swimmer can follow.

Enter The Serenity Garden, your digital gate to crafting a personal paradise that transcends the ordinary and escorts you into a realm of calm and beauty—a space where each page is a stepping stone to designing a garden that isn't just a visual spectacle but a sanctuary for the soul. As you weave through the chapters of this guide, you will embark on a transformative journey that begins with "Embracing Your Space," a foundational mantra for anyone looking to convert idle patches of green into heartwarming havens. Walk through the eloquent process of assessing the untapped potential of ...

Step into the world of inclusive horticulture with "The Art of Accessible Gardens." This comprehensive guide takes you on an enriching journey to transform every green space into an oasis of accessibility and bounty, making the joy of gardening a shared experience for all. Dive right into understanding the essence of accessible gardening and learn why accessibility matters in gardening with the first chapter. Address your existing green canvas's nitty-gritty by assessing the layout and pinpointing areas that need improvement. In the third chapter, you'll discover the vital aspects of ...

Learn how to grow Healthier Plants, Healthier Soils and Dramatically Increase Your Organic Production by making Compost The Right Way.Composting should be viewed as one of the few mutually beneficial relationships between two living organisms, environment and man. Knowing how to really manage your compost will have a huge impact on how your soil will perform and how healthy your plants will grow. The application of compost as a soil amendment, will improve soil texture, soil structure, water holding capacity, fertility, aeration and may reduce use of pesticides in some crops as it is now ...

Each day we pass dozens of small weather signs that reveal what the weather is doing all around us - and what is about to happen. The clues are easy to spot when you know how, but remain invisible to most people. In The Secret World of Weather, you'll discover the simple rules that explain the weather signs. And you'll learn rare skills that enhance every minute you spend outdoors, whether you are in a town, on a beach or in a wilder spot.

You are about to uncover the ins and outs of growing high yielding potent marijuana for medical use! With over $52 billion worth of sales recorded in 2018 alone and hundreds of thousands of jobs created, the marijuana industry’s boom cannot be ignored. In this audiobook, you will find insider information about growing marijuana legally for medical and recreational use (depending on where you live), broken down into easy to follow, bite sized chunks to help you to start applying what you learn immediately when you finished listening to it.

Tristan Gooley shows how it is possible to achieve a level of outdoors awareness that will enable you to sense direction from stars and plants, forecast weather from woodland sounds and predict the next action of an animal from its body language - instantly. Although once common, this now rare awareness would be labelled by many as a 'sixth sense'.

Introducing "Beautiful Backyard Oasis," the ultimate guide to creating and maintaining a stunning, low-maintenance sanctuary right in your own backyard! Uncover the secrets behind choosing the right plants, designing a landscape that is both functional and visually appealing, and optimizing the longevity of your oasis with minimal effort. This comprehensive eBook takes you through 25 in-depth chapters that cover everything from plant selection to seasonal maintenance tips. Learn how to incorporate drought-tolerant plants and efficient irrigation systems, so your oasis stays lush and vibrant...

If you want to learn how to be a lot healthier than you are now, you will find all the information you need to change your life in this easy-to-listen-to pause-resister. In this book, you will learn how to switch over to a breakthrough plant-based diet; how to cleanse your body with our special detox diet; how to put together 30 special plant-based recipes; how to stay on a plant-based diet for health and weight loss; and more.