This book is meant to be a guide for anyone that has ever wanted to start their own greenhouse project but felt that they never had the time, material, or proper instruction to get their project up off of the ground. This guide is easy to read and even easier to comprehend as we go over the basics from sun lighting techniques to proper care of plants all the way to how to make money off of your veggies!If you would like to learn more about greenhouse care without having to get a PH...

Contained within this book are 50 quick and easy common-sense tips to help you clean your home and possessions. Despite a huge number of specialist - and expensive - cleaning products on the market, time has taught us that you don’t have to spend a fortune to make your household look like it has been cleaned by the professionals! This quick-read guide has been specially formatted for today's e-readers, with each tip indexed for easy access.

-"Wholesale food prices rose last month by the most in 36 years, and experts can't say how high they'll ultimately go."(Penn State© Live: April 4, 2011)-"Studies estimate that processed food in the United States travels over 1,300 miles, and fresh produce travels over 1,500 miles, before being consumed."-A well-known financial consultant says food prices are skyrocketing now.-The United States has two weeks' worth of stored grain.-Providing for your family m...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

If we garden, we have seen damage done by insects. Whether it is damage done to fruits and vegetables or to our prized ornamentals, it is frustrating to say the least. Often, seeing the damage provokes our indignation and we declare war on all the insects in the garden without considering the repercussions that our actions might bring. Instead of pulling a chemical pesticide off the shelf, an alternative method of insect pest control would be to attract the natural predators to our gardens...

Get your copy of the best guide to heirloom seeds from Karen Elliot!You should be planting heirloom! Why you may ask? Well it is because of the many reasons you will learn inside this book. By planting heirloom you are truly self sufficient. One heirloom seed has 100s of years of history behind it. A true heirloom seed has fed 1000s of people throughout the years and will continue to feed thousands more. These little powerhouses of natural goodness will truly take ...

Planting your own garden can cut down your grocery bill, but few people have the time to cultivate a big harvest every year. Self-sufficiency expert Caleb Warnock shares his expertise in creating a permaculture food forest: a garden that you plant once and then leave in the hands of Mother Nature for years to come. Best of all, this natural, sustainable, and low-maintanance garden can succeed in any climate, and Growing a Permaculture Food Forest can show you how.This comp...

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.

Candle Making as a  Home Based Business  New Business Ideas for Starting a Candle Making Business at Home    Making candles can be great fun. Some people choose to take their love of this art and make money doing what they enjoy spending their time on. There are many areas of the candle making business you need to consider before embarking on such an adventure. Knowing how to make quality candles isn’t e...

Start your own backyard vegetable garden with this easy-to-use guide for beginner gardeners and new homesteaders!Growing Vegetables & Herbs takes you from start to finish—from garden planning to planting and nurturing, to enjoying your first home harvest. This guide shows you:• How to design the best gardening layout for your space• The ins and outs of weeding, watering, and pest control• Ways to organize your plantings to take advant...

At Friendship Gardens, we believe everyone should have access to fresh, healthy food and the knowledge to grow it themselves. Friendship Gardens is a nonprofit project teaching gardening and growing food for Friendship Trays, Charlotte's meals on wheels program. This ebook is our 'Gardening 101' guide designed to help gardeners grow more food.In this book you will learn organic and sustainable growing practices on a range of gardening topics: Garden bed preparations, soil life, spr...

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.