Sustainable Home

Root cellars are making a comeback! Do you often wonder what to do with your harvest? How are you going to store it all? Or do you only grow small amounts because you lack sufficient storage space? Why not build a root cellar? Root cellars are an ancient tradition. Together with curing meats and pickling, root cellars have long been a food storage method, particularly root vegetables. Fortunately, root cellars are starting to make a noticeable comeback, enabling people to store more produce for longer without the need for electricity.

Solar power is a great way to reduce your dependence on the grid and save money on your electricity bill, but it can be expensive and confusing to set up a solar system yourself. You might not know where to start or what kind of equipment you need. There are a lot of choices out there and it can be hard to know which one is right for you.

The Beginner’s Guide to Plant Propagation is your go-to audiobook for mastering the art of growing new plants with ease. Whether you’re a beginner or refining your skills, this step-by-step guide provides expert tips and sustainable techniques to help you succeed.

Filled with catchall research, American Hemp examines what this new domestic crop can be used for, what makes it a superior product, and what made it illegal in the first place; the book also delves into the many health and medical benefits of the plant. Hobbs weighs in on how hemp can improve existing industries, from farming to energy to 3D printing, plus how it can make a serious impact on climate change by removing toxins from the soil and by decreasing our dependence on plastics and fossil fuels.

How to raise chickens like a pro - even if you have zero experience with animals! Have you been toying with the idea of becoming more self-sustainable? Are you exploring the option of raising chickens? Do you have absolutely no idea where to start?Written with a complete beginner in mind, this easy-to-understand guide will give you the confidence you need to expertly navigate this amazing and unimaginably rewarding world.

How to Grow Your Own Food is the perfect book for anyone new to gardening or who has tried and failed in the past. It takes you from beginner steps through mastering advanced techniques. This book will guide you through your entire journey, from setting up your garden to tending and harvesting. If all you want is some help with planning and harvesting, this book is perfect. Whether your gardening level is basic or more advanced, this book will have something for you. Download this book today and get started on your very own edible garden.

Marine algae are the supreme eco-engineers of life: they oxygenate the waters, create habitat for countless other organisms, and form the base of a food chain that keeps our planet unique in the universe as we know it. In this audiobook Josie Iselin explores both the artistic and the biological presence of 16 seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent - a place of incomparable richness.

Discover the fascinating world of home mushroom cultivation with this comprehensive, accessible guide designed specifically for small-space growers. Whether you're working with a tiny apartment, a spare closet, or just a few shelves, Fungus Among Us demonstrates how anyone can successfully grow gourmet and medicinal mushrooms without extensive space or equipment. Written by experienced cultivator Juan Rodríguez Aceves, this practical handbook transforms complex mycological concepts into straightforward, actionable instructions.

The industrial age made possible by fossil fuels will surely decline as these fuels run out. In The Ecotechnic Future John Michael Greer alerts the listener to possible changes future generations may face as these dwindling fuel supplies lead first to a deindustrial age, then to a society which salvages the remnants of our current plenty, and eventually to a time in which people may learn to live in balance with the environment: an ecotechnic society.

This book will teach you everything that you need to know about how to start a small dairy farm or just keep one dairy cow. It's completely up to you, and you'll learn how to not only care for your cows but to pick the best breed for what you want. This book will take you through everything from figuring out how much land to get, picking your breed, how to store your milk, common health problems, birthing calves, and more!

Whether you want to raise goats for the money or just for the fun of it - you’ve come to the right place! Have you always wanted to have goats running around in your backyard, but were intimidated by everything it would entail? With this clear-cut and easy-to-understand guide, you’ll feel completely confident in your ability to look after your herd, and you’ll quickly find yourself part of a growing and heartwarming community of goat farmers. No more doubts, no more feeling overwhelmed, and no more not knowing where to start.

Are you ready to turn your backyard into a food-producing powerhouse? Whether you’re dreaming of reducing your grocery bill, eating healthier, or living a more self-reliant lifestyle, Mini Farming gives you the tools to grow up to 80% of your family’s food—no matter your skill level or yard size. Written and narrated by Craig W. Van Sickle, a lifelong homesteader and mini-farming advocate, this comprehensive guide is your one-stop resource for sustainable backyard agriculture.

In this Tiny House: A Beginner's Guide to Minimalist Living, Building Your Small Home Guide, you'll learn all that you need to know about minimalist living and the tiny house movement. You'll find out how to get started on building your tiny home, frequently asked questions, and even whether or not you should hire a professional to build your tiny home. Tiny House: A Beginner's Guide to Minimalist Living, Building Your Small Home Guide will provide valuable resources on what supplies you'll need, where to buy tiny home kits, and where to find free tiny house plans. With helpful suggestions about how to get started and what material options you have, this guide will teach you everything you need to know to get started building your tiny home within your budget today.

If you’ve ever wanted to grow fresh, healthy food but felt limited by space, time, or experience, this audiobook is your step-by-step guide to success. Whether you’re working with a balcony, patio, or backyard, you’ll learn exactly how to create raised beds and containers that produce abundant harvests without the frustration or guesswork.

Homegrown & Homemade: Unlock the Secrets to a Sustainable, Abundant Life. What if you could transform your backyard into a thriving oasis that feeds your family year-round? Are you ready to break free from expensive store-bought produce and take control of your food supply? Homegrown & Homemade is your complete guide to self-reliance, combining permaculture gardening and food preservation into one powerful resource. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to elevate your skills, this 2-in-1 guide empowers you to live a more sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle.

How to Survive the New World Order is your ultimate guide to self-sufficiency, privacy, and independence in an age of digital control. This book doesn’t just expose what’s happening—it gives you real-world strategies to protect your freedom, your finances, and your future.

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.

If 20 percent of the population implemented half the solutions in this book, it would solve the biggest global problems. All without writing to politicians, joining protests, signing petitions, or being angry at the people that are causing the problems. Good solutions are often different from conventional environmental wisdom. The average American adult has a carbon footprint of 30 tons per year. Replacing a petroleum car with an electric car will cut 2 tons. But if you live in a cold climate and you switch from electric heat to a rocket mass heater, you will cut 27 tons!

A graceful, inspired memoir about building a home from scratch and discovering a true sense of self - in just eighty-four square feet - by Dee Williams, a pioneer in sustainable living and the proud owner of a very tiny house. Discovering the sustainability movement and building her own house was just the beginning of building a new life. Williams can now list everything she owns on one sheet of paper, her monthly bills amount to about eight dollars, and it takes her ten minutes to clean the entire house.

Aquaponics is the revolutionary science where plants are grown in water instead of soil. This water also cultures fish. The wastes produced by the farmed fish or other aquatic creatures supplies the nutrients for the plants, and in turn purifies the water. Aquaponics, when set up correctly, can, be self-sustaining and, be a healthy source for both fish and plants. Aquaponics at Home is a beginner's guide to this hobby or business, whichever way you want to look at it. You are given the fundamentals to this wonderful and exciting way to garden.