Connecting with plants—a guide to belonging, ecological resilience, and permaculture designThe plants in our world not only nourish and sustain us, they root us within our human and ecological communities. Mulberries in the Rain explores these vital connections, combining evocative storytelling with detailed crop profiles and permaculture design tools to mentor and inspire you.Central to permaculture is the art of creating beneficial relationships—...

Adventures on the road to real-world self-sufficiencyMany of us want to increase our self-sufficiency, but few have access to the ideal 5 sunny, gently-sloping acres of rich, loamy, well-drained soil. Jenni Blackmore presents a highly entertaining, personal account of how permaculture can be practiced in adverse conditions, allowing anyone to learn to live more sustainably in a less-than-perfect world. With a rallying cry of "If we can do it, you can too," she dist...

“A magnificent resource for transforming backyards into stimulating environments which enhance children’s creativity, learning, and fun.” —Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, The Nature Principle, and Vitamin NAccess to technology has created a generation of children who are more plugged in than ever before—often with negative consequences. But there is a solution. Unrestricted outdoor play helps reduce stress, improve health...

There is a growing community of people who are turning to homesteading. The allure of homesteading can be obvious: it allows you to stay home more, be more self-sufficient, and slow down to enjoy "the simple life." Some of the benefits may be more subtle. For example, you have a better diet and spend less money. Study homesteading in detail. Begin by reading the books in this boxed collection.

Discover the art of candle making! Candle Making is a great hobby...or you can make candles for profit. In this book, learn how to make your own candles - Jar Candles, Votive Candles, Pillar Candles, Chunk Candles, Taper Candles and more! Get instructions and information on candle making.

Have you ever seen your neighbor’s garden and wondered how in the world do they do it? Do you look at magazines and see all these gardening ideas and wish to put them into motion? That is the situation in which I was in. I wanted to garden so badly, to grow something with my own hands, and to see my hard work pay off. The good news is that I did succeed with my garden and found that there were several hacks in which I used that allowed me to do this.That is why I have created this ...

With technology, the number of self-sufficient people all over the world has declined. The purpose, then, of this three-book collection is to provide enough information to encourage self-paced training on homesteading particularly gardening, canning and planning for the rough times ahead. Train yourself to be self-sufficient. Start by reading these books today.

This guide to suburban foraging shares the "inspiring journal of one family's effort to break free from manufactured foods and transition to . . . wild fare" (Thomas J. Elpel, author, Botany in a Day).As part of their commitment to increasing self-reliance and resiliency, Wendy and Eric Brown decided to spend a year incorporating wild edibles into their regular diet. Their goal was to use native flora and fauna to help bridge the gap between what their fami...

Based on the premise that we have 21 days before we lose our modern conveniences, Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs is packed with practical solutions for becoming more self-reliant and transitioning to a lower energy lifestyle. From shelter to livestock to transportation to tools, this is the ultimate guide to simplifying your lifestyle while reducing your dependence on oil.

Discover the Easiest Method to Grow Food and Herbs in Less SpaceRaised bed gardening is the best alternative for individuals that wish to grow a vegetable garden but do not have enough space, as the yields are naturally higher than flat ground gardens. Similarly, you can add quality soil into a raised bed garden to provide a more economical solution if the available soil is not suitable for growing. This is easier since you only add soil to the raised beds, rather ...

Interested in fishes and plants? Why not start your very own Aquaponics system? It's a combination of hydroponics and aquaculture!Many people will think such a system is amazing, and it is. The fishes will pass nutrients to the plants, and the plants will create food for the fishes. The cycle goes on.You can really spend time creating Aquaponics system right from your house, and slowly improve the system by scaling it bigger. Interested?This ebook compiles tons of t...

“Grow Now is an earth manual that applies to everyone, everywhere. Regenerating life begins with our hands, the soil, and our heart. Take this book and go outside, stay outside, and transform.” —Paul Hawken, author of Drawdown and RegenerationDid you know you can have a garden that’s equal parts food source and wildlife haven? In Grow Now, Emily Murphy shares easy-to-follow principles for regenerative gardening that foster biodiv...