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Imagine this scene for a moment: You have your own greenhouse that consistently gives you quality vegetables and herbs. You also like to cultivate for the enjoyment of watching it grow. You show it proudly to friends, relatives, and acquaintances and you are pleased that they are amazed. Does this scene seem impossible to you? No, you just followed the instructions in the Hydroponics for Beginners book. You can start growing delicious fruits and herbs even if you've never picked up a fork in your life. What are you waiting for?

The catastrophes of climate change are upon us. We see floods, droughts, and wildfires on the news regularly. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact of these events on our food supply? Due to climate change, the number of bees and butterflies in Europe is declining rapidly. The UN World Food Program reports 957 million people don’t have enough food. Unfortunately, this is only going to get worse. What if there was a way to grow nutritious fruits and vegetables right from your own backyard garden? And what if we told you that it was far easier than you thought?

In To Stand and Stare, Andrew Timothy O'Brien weaves together strands of botany, philosophy and mindfulness to form an ecological narrative suffused with practical gardening know-how. Informed by a deep understanding and appreciation of natural processes, O'Brien encourages the listener to think from the ground up, as we follow the pattern of a plant's growth through the season—roots, shoots, and fruits—while advocating an increased awareness of our surroundings.

You too can master the secrets of soil to grow healthy plants and bountiful, nutritious produce. Home to beneficial microorganisms and packed densely with nutrients, soil is the perfect growing medium that acts as a personal nutritionist to the plants it supports, allowing them to thrive naturally.

Not everyone has a sprawling backyard. Some live in apartments with just a balcony for a garden, while others have a small backyard but plenty of patio space. But don't let your situation hold you back from achieving your garden goals! You can garden even if you don’t have a yard at all, thanks to container gardening! Growing plants in containers is incredibly convenient and allows you to have a garden anywhere with access to sunlight.

Are you a gardener living in town? Do you have the heart of a farmer and a job in the city? Is your work-a-day life keeping you from the peace found in a prospering garden? Create a small-space oasis of edible greenery wherever you live - Don’t let concrete prevent your gardening instincts from flourishing! Imagine picking tasty morsels fresh from the stem right at home. Gardening is a state of mind - one that is easily lost in the hustle-bustle of urban life. Reconnecting with nature, in a meaningful way, even on a small scale, can rejuvenate your spirit.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, cacti and succulents are the most rewarding plants you can add to your garden. They’re low maintenance, and they’ll add a unique aesthetic to any indoor or outdoor space with adequate care.

Are you tired of looking out your kitchen window and seeing deer munch on your garden? Do they think your garden is their own personal salad bar? Do deer and even rabbits wreck what they don’t eat, so your garden looks like a tornado hit?

Throughout this audio book, Caroline shows how much joy she gets from spending time in her garden, whether it be grappling with the best way to grow plants and vegetables, or raising seeds in her potting shed. Though she now has a large following on her Instagram account, @CQGardens, her attitude to gardening is the same as it has always been–expertise helps, but is not essential. Gardening should be fun and enjoyable, filled with the simple pleasures of planning, planting, harvesting, and cooking. It is also a meditative and restorative pastime, and a great way to lift your spirits.

What if I told you that it is possible to begin planting the seeds for your spring and summer garden outdoors in the winter, even if there is snow on the ground and ice storms in the forecast? But first, let me tell you about winter sowing. It's a ton of fun, doesn't cost much, and simple to set up. For a novice gardener, planting seeds is a daunting task. But it doesn't have to be the case. Once you get the hang of it, cultivating plants from seed is a pleasurable and rewarding hobby.

Enter a lush world where houseplants hold the key to spiritual awakening in Thrive: Unleashing the Spiritual Essence of Houseplants. Aalim Johnson, a botanical enthusiast and spiritual maven, seamlessly merges nature and spirituality, revealing profound connections between our inner selves and the vibrant world of houseplants.

Discover the healing power of your garden with "Herbal Remedies & Natural Healing From Your Garden." This engaging guide reveals how to harness the potent benefits of plants for health and wellness. Begin your journey with the basics of herbal gardening, learning to grow herbs both indoors and out, and selecting the right plants for your needs. Dive into effective techniques for harvesting, drying, and storing herbs, and explore easy-to-follow recipes for creating tinctures, teas, oil infusions, and salves.

Welcome to the lush and vibrant world of raised bed and container gardening! Whether you're a city dweller with limited outdoor space, a suburbanite looking to maximize your backyard, or just someone who enjoys the convenience of portable plots, "The Ultimate Raised Bed & Container Gardening Guide For Beginners" is your key to unlocking the joy and benefits of homegrown produce and blooms.

In A Life in the Garden, horticultural icon Barbara Damrosch imparts a lifetime of wisdom on growing food for herself and her family. In writing that's accessible, engaging, and elegant, she welcomes us to garden alongside her. Personal, thoughtful, and often humorous, this book offers practical DIY insights that will delight gardeners, cooks, and small-scale farmers.

Gardening is fundamental to providing healthy air, nutritious food, and beauty for the world. But even beyond this, the art of gardening provides many therapeutic benefits for children! You don't have to be an expert gardener to let your green thumb flourish and share all that can be learned in the world of horticulture! Whether you are a teacher, therapist, or parent of young children, you might be on the constant prowl for new activities that help create a safe space where kids can grow. If that's the case, look no further than Growing Hope: The Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening.

Mindfulness in Gardening explores the activity of gardening as an exercise for both body and mind. Ark Redwood, a professional gardener for over 30 years and currently head gardener at Chalice Well, one of Britain’s most sacred gardens, guides you through the changing seasons, expanding your knowledge of how to be conscious of the living and providing expert insight on meditating in your natural environment. Practical exercises are included for listeners to imitate in their own garden.

The urban centers are becoming more and more dangerous with a steady increase of homeless tent cities littered by discarded junky drug paraphernalia. Those living, of necessity, in these homeless encampments are themselves in an ever-dangerous environment, holding onto every scrap of earthly possession, housed in stolen shopping carts, to not have these last vestiges of worldly belongings being stolen by others, leaving them even more destitute. The political policies of the defunding of police have limited those who remain in law enforcement.

This book introduces permaculture gardening, a sustainable and economical approach to cultivating a self-sufficient garden in any living space. It emphasizes using available resources to live harmoniously with nature, contributing positively to the environment by growing organic produce, conserving water, and nurturing local ecosystems. The book offers practical solutions for overcoming issues like high costs, limited space, and time constraints, enabling a transition to abundance, self-sufficiency, and environmental stewardship.

Tired of weeding, labor, and battling pests? Dreaming of a low-maintenance, abundant garden? Discover easy permaculture strategies to simplify gardening for beginners and busy individuals.

En este audiolibro encontrarás cómo se construye la ciudad de las plantas y tips básicos de cuidado. Además, una historia del Mercado de Jamaica, el principal centro de venta de flores y plantas en la ciudad, narrado en las cuatro estaciones del año. Así como una breve guía para que te inicies en el cultivo de plantas de autoconsumo y huertos urbanos. Conocerás la historia detrás de los nombres más bizarros, pero más divertidos de algunas plantas; un texto donde se reflexiona cómo la vegetación configura nuestras vivencias diarias.