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Naturally Bug Free

Homemade Pest Control for Organic Gardening Made Easy

By: Gaia Rodale

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Naturally Bug Free

Homemade Pest Control for Organic Gardening Made Easy

By: Gaia Rodale

As people become more interested in where their food comes from and how it is grown, the desire for organic produce has steadily increased. But the higher prices of organic vegetables put them out of reach for many families. This is why so many families are breaking ground and committing to growing their own organic food at home. As with any garden, common garden pests must be kept under control so they don't decimate the crops. In order to maintain the organic integrity of the garden, pest control needs to be done naturally rather than with some toxic synthetic chemical concoction from the home improvement store. This means going back to basics and using natural methods for pest management. #1 Best Selling author Gaia Rodale's “Naturally Bug Free: Homemade Pest Control for Organic Gardening Made Easy” contains the information you need to take preventative measures to keep pests from attacking your plants, identify and attract the insects you want, and rid plants of pests when necessary. You will learn: • Why natural pest management is important for organic gardens, and how you can do it very inexpensively • Steps to take to prevent pest infestation, and how to set up an “early alert” system so you know they bad guys are there BEFORE the crops are decimated • Which bugs you are likely to see in your garden, and which ones you WANT in the garden • Where to go to get help identifying a garden bug, you don't want to chase out the good guys • Which bugs are beneficial for pest control, and how you can attract them • How to make your own pesticide simply and inexpensively • Non-toxic ways of dealing with common garden pests This guide provides the information you need to prevent and manage common garden pests without commercial pesticides or insecticides. From explaining why natural pest control is important to providing an over view of how beneficial insects can help with pest management, everything you need for pest prevention, management, and control is between these pages.

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1500516775

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Organic Vertical Gardening

The Beginner's Guide to Growing More in Less Space

By: Gaia Rodale

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Organic Vertical Gardening

The Beginner's Guide to Growing More in Less Space

By: Gaia Rodale

Vertical gardens open up the world of gardening to anyone who has a bare wall, or an empty corner. It means anyone, anywhere can grow fabulous organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and decorative plants with only a few feet of space. You no longer need a farm, a yard, or even a couple of containers on the roof. As long as you have a vertical surface available and a little time and energy, you can create a vertical garden that defies your expectations. In “Organic Vertical Gardening: The Beginner's Guide to Growing More in Less Space” multiple #1 Best Seller Gaia Rodale will give you a solid understanding of this type of gardening, why it is beneficial, and how it can be incorporated into an existing garden or landscape, or stand all on its own. You will discover great ideas for taking your garden to the vertical plane and an understanding of how plants climb and which plants are best suited to growing up.You will learn:• The difference between vertical gardening and other gardening methods, and why this method can be your saving grace in small spaces• How organic gardening and vertical gardening can work together, super important if you're planning on growing edibles• The benefits of vertical gardening, it's not JUST about space saving• The different ways plants climb, and how to train them to fit your gardening structure • A wide range of options for vertical gardening structures, from trellises and teepees to arbors and pocket walls you can buy pre made or upcycle your yard sale finds• Some of the plants that are best suited for vertical gardens, it's a lot more than you think• How to plan out your vertical garden, arbor in the lawn, or herb garden on your kitchen wall anyone?With the information in this guide you will be able to plan out the organic vertical garden that is perfectly suited to your specific needs. You will have the basic foundation you need to choose creative structures, train plants to go vertical, and maximize the space you have available, even if you are a first-time gardener. With vertical gardening, the sky really is the limit!

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1500367346

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Organic Herb Gardening

The Beginners Guide to Planning, Growing, and Preserving Your Own Culinary and Medicinal Herbs

By: Gaia Rodale

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Organic Herb Gardening

The Beginners Guide to Planning, Growing, and Preserving Your Own Culinary and Medicinal Herbs

By: Gaia Rodale

“Organic Herb Gardening: The Beginners Guide to Planning, Growing, and Preserving Your Own Culinary and Medicinal Herbs” gives you the opportunity to bring the flavors of the globe to your table while preserving the peace of mind that comes from growing things yourself. This guide will give you the basic foundation you need to design the perfect organic herb garden for your needs, your space, and your individual tastes. With the information provided in this guide, you will be able to fill your menu with meals featuring garden-fresh herbs and your pantry and freezer with home-grown herbs to use throughout the year. You will learn: • The basics of organic gardening, and why it's important for your herb garden • How to plan out your herb garden, there are tons of different ways to go but convenience is one of the biggest factors • Several common herb garden design layouts, from medicine wheel gardens to potagers you'll have plenty of “food for thought” • How to use containers and companion planting in your herb garden, this is especially important if you are dealing with limited space • Tips for growing the most common kitchen garden herbs • Culinary and medicinal uses for those common herbs • How to preserve your fresh herbs for use throughout the year This guide provides you with the foundation you need to plan and design a beautiful, productive organic herb garden.

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1500366439

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Organic Vegetable Gardening

The Beginners Guide to Growing Vegetables the All Natural Way

By: Gaia Rodale

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Organic Vegetable Gardening

The Beginners Guide to Growing Vegetables the All Natural Way

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Organic gardening is the wave of the future that takes a page from the past. It involves going back to our roots and gardening the way our grandparents and great-grandparents did. It means reclaiming our agricultural heritage from the big companies and bringing it back to basics. The key to succeeding at organic gardening right from the start is taking the time to plan out how the different pieces of your garden system will work together to produce optimal results. Each garden is only as strong as the weakest part of its system. This means that taking the time to test and amend the soil matters as much as picking the right plants or using only organically-safe pesticides and herbicides. This guide provides all the information you need to get on board with organic gardening practices and plan the organic vegetable garden you have been dreaming about. It provides a concise look at the essential elements of organic gardening, walks you through the process of planning your own organic vegetable garden, and encourages you to embrace organic-friendly concepts like companion planting and the need for beneficial insects. You will learn: • Why compost is important and how it helps organic gardens, plus how to make your own with the proper ratios • How to select the best plants for your family and your garden space • How to use companion planting, and why you really want to • Why you need to attract beneficial insects and how to do it • Why crop rotation is important and how to set your garden up on a 4 year plan to ensure optimal productivity • How to make your own organic-safe herbicide and pesticide, no more spending a ton of money at the garden shop for this one • How to plan out your garden to meet your needs, and the needs of the plants By the end of the book you will have a solid understanding of what organic gardening is, why people do it, and how gardeners use specific techniques and methods to get stellar results without synthetic chemicals. You will know how to compost your kitchen and yard scraps, figure out which plants suit your climate, and know how to group plants together by the benefits they provide to each other.

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1500366056

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Aquaponics

The Beginners Guide to Growing Vegetables and Raising Fish with Aquaponic Gardening

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Aquaponics

The Beginners Guide to Growing Vegetables and Raising Fish with Aquaponic Gardening

By: Gaia Rodale

Aquaponics, which pairs the sustainable plant growing practice of hydroponics and the sustainable fish farming practice of aquaculture, is a system tailor made for inquisitive homesteaders who are looking for ways to establish a self-supporting food supply that has the potential to operate year-round, indoors or out. In “Aquaponics: The Beginners Guide to Growing Vegetables and Raising Fish with Aquaponic Gardening” #1 Best Selling author Gaia Rodale helps demonstrate the magic that happens when you combine these two practices, nullifying the drawbacks of both and creating a symbiotic system perfect for providing fresh vegetables and flavorful fish for your family. You will learn the basics of how each of these systems operates and why they work so well together. The different components that make up an aquaponic system will be outlined and the steps for designing your own system will be laid out for you to follow. You will find advice on which type of grow bed media to use, how to seed your system, and which fish to choose. After reading this guide, you know: • The basics of hydroponics and aquaculture, and how they apply to your new aquaponic venture • The benefits of different types of aquaponic systems, and which one is best for you • The basic components of an aquaponics system, how they work and why they are important • What kinds of grow bed media are best suited for your type of system and the space and materials you have • How to select fish and plants for your system based on your climate, the type of aquaponic system you've chosen, and of course your taste • Tips for setting up, seeding, and maintaining your system If you're ready to have a basic understanding of how an aquaponic system works, an idea of what goes into operating a system, and the knowledge you need to design your own system and get it up and running this is the book for you.

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1500364975

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Natural Cures

Herbal Medicine for Natural Remedies at Home

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Natural Cures

Herbal Medicine for Natural Remedies at Home

By: Gaia Rodale

For thousands of years, women have stocked their homes with herbs, spices, tinctures, infusions, oils, and ointments in order to treat the various illnesses and ailments of their family. With the rapid advances in modern medicine over the past century, though, most of this knowledge and experience has fallen by the wayside. But there is still benefit to be had in learning to grow, make, and use your own herbal remedies. In "Natural Cures: Herbal Medicine for Natural Remedies at Home," #1 bestselling author Gaia Rodale provides you with the information you need to start making your own herbal remedies. It isn't difficult; you just need a basic understanding of the types of remedies most commonly used, how to make them, and which herbs are beneficial for treating which problems. By the time you're finished reading this concise guide you will be ready to start infusing and decocting on your own. You will learn: * Why herbal medicine is a good fit for your family, especially if sustainability and freedom from the western medical establishment are important to you * The benefits of herbal remedies, and how they can be gentler and more effective than their pharmaceutical counterparts * How to make your own remedies, it's easier than you think * The basic types of herbal remedies and what they are used for * Herbal remedies for treating the common cold, from stuffy noses and sore throats to coughs and congestion * Herbal remedies for treating aches and pains, whether it's general body aches or headaches, there's even an infusion for migraines * Herbal remedies for treating stomach problems, from bloating and cramping, to soothing tummy aches and nausea This guide gives you the foundational understanding and beginner basics to get your herbal remedy efforts off the ground, from explaining the different types of remedies to providing some easy beginner recipes for making remedies to treat colds, pain, and stomach problems.

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1502599503

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Backyard Chickens

The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens in Town Or Country

By: Gaia Rodale

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Backyard Chickens

The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens in Town Or Country

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The benefits of raising backyard chickens go well beyond providing fresh eggs and these benefits align with the foundational beliefs and goals of most homesteading families. Backyard chickens are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to start building a self-sufficient, sustainable food supply. This guide provides the basic information needed to make the commitment to raising backyard chickens and the recommendations and advice needed to build and care for your flock. Beginning with the most important question that must be answered in relation to starting a flock of backyard chickens – whether or not it is something you really want to do – the guide goes on to provide helpful criteria and resources for choosing the right chickens, coop, and flock size. By offering suggestions and recommendations pulled from experts and personal experience, this guide will help you: • Determine if you have what it takes to raise chickens, not everybody really has a burning desire to care for chickens • Find out if you are allowed to have chickens, your home owners association or local government may have restrictions you need to know about • Decide how many chickens you need, as with so many other things in life, less is often more • Choose the best breed(s) for your needs, all breeds are NOT created equal • Decide if free-ranging your flock is for you • Choose a coop design, you don't have to spend a zillion dollars here, but you certainly can if you want to… • Set up the coop for comfort and safety, this is super important since you don't want to be raising dinner for your local predators • Feed and water your flock, chickens are pretty simple in this department but there are a few caveats you need to know about • Maintain a clean and sanitary coop, and absolute must for happy healthy chickens and safe delicious eggs • Care for your chickens in cold climates If you have ever wondered what it would be like to raise chickens and gather your own eggs, this guide provides you with the information you need to start your own flock. From working through zoning or city ordinance issues to selecting the best breeds, you have the information you need to choose the right coop, get the best birds, and keep them healthy and happy so that your refrigerator is always full of freshly laid eggs.

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Naturally Bug Free

Naturally Bug Free

Organic Vertical Gardening

Organic Vertical Gardening

Organic Herb Gardening

Organic Herb Gardening

Organic Vegetable Gardening

Organic Vegetable Gardening

Aquaponics

Aquaponics

Natural Cures

Natural Cures

Backyard Chickens

Backyard Chickens

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