Growing Food

Welcome to the delightfully damp world of hydroponics! In Soak, Sprout, Smile: The Funny Side of Growing Food in Water, embark on an unforgettable adventure that combines gardening, science, and a hearty helping of humor.

What if I told you we would have to eat eight oranges today to get the same amount of vitamin C our grandparents received from just one orange? It’s time to take your nutrition into your own hands and start growing your own rich, colourful, and sustainable garden.

Answering questions like "why are so many vegetables green?", "what's the difference between brown bread and white bread?", and "why do beans make you gassy?", cheerful haiku poems and a simple Q&A format make this book a nutritious treat. The information in this book aligns with both the USDA's MyPlate guidelines and the Harvard School of Public Health's Healthy Eating Plate guidelines.

Seeds from the Grower: A Guide to Growing Citrus and Other Food Trees from Seeds is a comprehensive and practical handbook that takes you on a journey of cultivating your own fruit-bearing trees from tiny seeds. Delve into the fascinating world of citrus and explore a diverse range of other food trees, from fruits to nuts and beyond. Discover the joy and satisfaction of starting from scratch as you learn the art of germinating seeds, fostering healthy seedlings, and nurturing them into mature trees.

How did people eat before giant corporations stocked grocery stores? It's a complex question that many people are facing now more than ever. In recent years, we've seen trends in panic-buying, chemicals infiltrating our produce, and our foods being processed with artificial products. What's happened to the food we eat? What purpose is the land in our backyard serving? Homesteading is having a new surge in popularity as people look for more ways to become self-sustaining.

Perfect for fans of Jane the Virgin’s celebration of Latinidad and Fresh Off the Boat’s situational humor, Definitely Hispanic is a collection of introspective and witty essays by social media influencer and viral phenomenon LeJuan James about growing up Hispanic in the US. Social media...

Discover how to partner ornamental plants with edible ones for a garden that offers both storybook appeal and a plethora of culinary delights. Stylish and celebratory, The Elegant and Edible Garden takes food growing to a higher plane. Host of The Potager Blog (@potagerblog), author and garden...

What exactly is Bug Out Gardening? Having your own survival garden in your own back yard is great but what if you must evacuate and have to go to a remote location or start up a garden on a bunch of bad soil? Most preppers have already realized that besides having dried foods stored foods for a disaster, one can also have fresh grown foods with a little effort supplementing their diets. This book will teach you how simple it can be to take along the materials with you to create a small survival garden.

This is the story of four sisters: Diamond, Shelia, Crystal, and Felicity, who dread their summer break because of their mom. A timely and hilarious story told through the eyes and voice of adolescent authors about their perspective of Mom's summertime "fun". Young listeners will empathize with the youthful perspective of parents and "their ways". Parents will enjoy hearing about the feelings of the four girls in the story, nodding in agreement from the beginning to the end.

The Allotment Keeper's Handbook is a no-nonsense guide to managing your own organic vegetable patch. Packed with invaluable advice, from how to choose an allotment and test its soil to knowing your chickweed from your chicory, it offers an enjoyable and inspiring shortcut through the trials, errors and frustrations of starting a kitchen garden.

Filled with inspirational writing, The Gathering Table follows this Iowa farm family through a year of gatherings that strengthen relationships, establish and deepen family traditions, and showcase God's gift of great food. With complete menus, easy-to-follow recipes, devotional readings, prayers, and plenty of inspiring and customizable ideas for everything from intimate family gatherings to larger community events, this book will become your go-to resource for entertaining and enjoying life-together!

He was a super hero with a furry sidekick. She was a secret mad scientist in the kitchen. But he was sick...and she was stumped. Can they work together to find out what is stealing his superpowers and restore his boundless energy once again? Meet Aidan the Wonder Kid and his super-smart detective mom. When food allergies strike, they bond together to fight back. But can they win?

Are you tired of failing at your Florida gardening? Are stink bugs puncturing your tomatoes and nematodes gnawing your eggplants? Is the sand eating your compost like an RV swallows gas? Fear not! You can grow buckets upon buckets of food in Florida - and this book gives you the secrets to pulling it off year after year. Lots more food - for a lot less work!

Meow Meow and Squeak have a sleepover, but when they wake up in the morning there’s nothing for breakfast! What can they cook? And what if everyone wants some? This book starts off with a big problem, and Meow Meow and Squeak have to work together to solve it. Talk to your child about how they find a solution and bring all their friends together to celebrate...just...being together.

Here is marvelous advice to reduce your food budget, eat organic, and keep your home eco-friendly. Inside, you'll find tips for greening up all areas of your garden. Learn surprising facts about your impact on the environment and change your habits with these do-it-yourself ideas. Start with small changes, like growing basic herbs, and work your way up to raising bees, every kind of vegetable and fruit, as well as tips on composting weeds, clippings, and leftovers so you have nutrient-rich soil.

Prenatal nutrition can be confusing, stressful, and time-consuming. The Food for Pregnancy guide will help you discover how easy it can be to make good food choices for your body, while growing a healthy, happy baby. We look at the science of what foods are required for optimal health in pregnancy, get clear answers on what to eat, and what you shouldn’t eat for your baby's development.

Growing Vegetables is a one-volume primer on all things veggie! You'll learn about the ways you can make your garden work for you with tons of information on building a business with your products and finding ways to maximize your harvest. There are also chapters devoted to the cultivation and care of dozens of popular vegetables, including recommended varieties, companion plants, and sowing and harvest guides to help you choose the plants that are best for you.

Organic gardener, environmentalist, and pop-up chef Alice Mary Alvrez wants to make it as easy as possible to reduce your footprint, grow and eat fabulous organic vegetables, and maintain a planet-positive, animal-friendly lifestyle. Her book Plant-Powered Cooking is simply brimming with brilliant ideas you can use from tips for growing your own food, shopping, and cooking techniques for every mealtime. Learn surprising facts about the impact of meat and animal products on the environment and how even small do-it-yourself ideas lead to real impact.

Farming, growing your own crops, and raising animals have never been as easy as they are today. With modern technology and access to a plethora of knowledge and resources, farming cannot only be easy, but profitable as well - even for someone who has never stepped out of the city. In fact, you can do it from the comfort of your own home!

Learn about the wonderful things vegetables can do for your body! Veggies such as carrots, peas, corn, and broccoli are important for a balanced diet. Engaging text teaches early learners about nutrition and the role of vegetables in the practice of healthful eating.