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The Queen of Clean with her royal tips for every season, an untidy home would almost be treason! Winter Make…
snow shoveling a breeze...store holiday decorations with no tangles...humidify dry indoor air...care for flannel sheets...make those Valentine's gems sparkle Spring Garden the natural way...allergy-proof your home...banish grass stains...color your Easter eggs Summer Prepare for family road trips...care for your camping equipment...keep bugs away without chemicals...clean your sports gear Fall Get organized for back to school...store your summer clothes properly...put away your air conditioner...prepare for stress-free holidays!Breathing Room: Open Your Heart by Decluttering Your Home
Par Melva Green, Lauren Rosenfeld. 2014
Cleaning out your cupboards isn’t just about a tidier kitchen. Find peace, repair your past, and live a more fulfilled…
life with this uplifting guide to the spiritual practice of decluttering.Bless your clutter. Yes, you heard right: Bless it. Bless everything in your life that is superfluous, broken, burdensome, and overwhelming—because it is all here to teach you an important lesson, perhaps the most important lesson there is: what really matters. Everyone’s lives could use some serious decluttering. But decluttering isn’t just about sorting junk into piles and tossing things in the trash. Decluttering can inform us of our burdens, help us to understand our attachments, and aid us in identifying what is truly valuable in our lives. Written by a medical doctor and a spiritual intuitive, with case studies of people just like you, Breathing Room takes you on an enlightening room-by-room tour where each room in your home corresponds to a “room” in your heart, and where decluttering will not just make space but improve the spirit. So, if it’s weighing you down, if it’s become an obstacle, if it’s making it near impossible for you to find the things you really love—it’s time for you to let it go and find a little breathing room.Southern Gardening All Year Long
Par Gary R. Bachman. 2022
Southern Gardening All Year Long approaches southern landscapes from a different perspective. Instead of encyclopedic lists and articles focused on…
botanical gardens or someone else’s landscape, author and host of Southern Gardening Gary R. Bachman connects with his audience through personal stories that share his expertise gained over decades of planting, all told in an easily digestible format. Most stories in Southern Gardening All Year Long focus on Bachman’s hands-on experience with gardening. He recounts tales about his own personal gardens—plants that have thrived and failed—and presents his advice in a common-sense style. Bachman's personal, conversational writing makes Southern Gardening All Year Long an old-fashioned, over-the-fence chat with a knowledgeable and helpful neighbor. Just as he has done in newspapers, and on television and radio, with Southern Gardening All Year Long, Bachman hopes to help gardeners be successful in their own landscapes, alleviate some of the apprehension new gardeners feel, and inspire experienced gardeners to try new plants instead of the same old plantings every year. Gardening success doesn’t always follow steps 1-2-3, but Bachman encourages readers not to worry about plants that don’t survive. Failures happen in gardens every season. Offering a variety of tips and tricks and over 170 color images, Southern Gardening All Year Long will become a gardener’s best friend.Tell about Night Flowers: Eudora Welty's Gardening Letters, 1940-1949
Par Julia Eichelberger. 2013
Tell about Night Flowers presents previously unpublished letters by Eudora Welty, selected and annotated by scholar Julia Eichelberger. Welty published…
many of her best-known works in the 1940s: A Curtain of Green, The Wide Net, The Robber Bridegroom, Delta Wedding, and The Golden Apples. During this period, she also wrote hundreds of letters to two friends who shared her love of gardening. One friend, Diarmuid Russell, was her literary agent in New York; the other, John Robinson, was a high school classmate and an aspiring writer who served in the Army in WWII, and long the focus of Welty's affection. Welty's lyrical, witty, and poignant discussions of gardening and nature are delightful in themselves; they are also figurative expressions of Welty's views of her writing and her friendships. Taken together with thirty-five illustrations, they form a poetic narrative of their own, chronicling artistic and psychic developments that were underway before Welty was fully conscious of them. By 1949 her art, like her friendships, had evolved in ways that she would never have predicted in 1940. Tell about Night Flowers not only lets readers glimpse Welty in her garden; it also reveals a brilliant and generous mind responding to the public events, people, art, and natural landscapes Welty encountered at home and on her travels during the 1940s. This book enhances our understanding of the life, landscape, and art of a major American writer.Maverick Gardeners: Dr. Dirt and Other Determined Independent Gardeners
Par Felder Rushing. 2021
“Be forewarned that this book honors people like the woman in my hometown who paints the numbers of her favorite…
NASCAR drivers on her elephant ears, and a Tokyo gardener with over a hundred bonsai plants.” So says renowned garden journalist Felder Rushing in his new book Maverick Gardeners: Dr. Dirt and Other Determined Independent Gardeners. In this book, Felder delves deeply into the psychology of what motivates and sustains the Keepers of the Garden Flame. For thousands of years, a loosely connected web of unique, nontraditional gardeners has bonded people across race, culture, language, and other social conventions through sharing unique plants and stories. Found in nearly every neighborhood worldwide, these “determined independent gardeners” (DIGrs) are typically nonjoiners who garden simply and exuberantly, eschewing customary horticultural standards in their amateur pursuits of personal bliss. Included in Maverick Gardeners are classic “passalong plant” lists, a dollop of how-to, numerous color photographs, and thought-provoking essays on quintessential tools, sharing with others, getting away with wildflowers in suburbia, and organizing a plant swap. The centerpiece of this unique gardening journey is the no-holds-barred story of a ten-year cross-cultural collaboration between the horticulturist author and a flamboyant rebellious gardener who called himself Dirt. Through swapping plants and garden lore—and rubbing shoulders with fellow DIGrs—they unraveled their shared humanity. From the practical to the inspiring, Maverick Gardeners is the perfect book for those nonconformist souls who see no sense in trying to fit in and follow the footpaths of others.El huerto autosuficiente (Grow Food for Free)
Par Huw Richards. 2020
¿Te gustaría cultivar tus propias verduras, frutas y hortalizas con coste cero?Huw Richards logró autoabastecerse de la comida de su…
propio huerto durante todo un año y ¡tú también puedes! Pasa las páginas de este completo manual de horticultura y aprende todo lo que necesitas saber para cultivar y recolectar tus propios alimentos de manera autosuficiente y ecológica.Sea cual sea el espacio con el que cuentes o la experiencia que tengas, este guía de cultivo te enseña cómo hacer un huerto en casa de forma fácil:Consejos para elegir el lugar y el sistema de cultivo más adecuados: el jardín, el balcón, una azotea o terraza, en el suelo, en camas elevadas, en contenedores…Información sobre las herramientas de jardinería y los materiales que necesitas.Cómo preparar y sembrar la tierra, hacer compost, eliminar malezas, plagas y enfermedades, conseguir semillas.Fichas de cultivo de más de 30 tipos de plantas, populares y perennes.Incluye un diario de cultivo de 54 semanas donde Huw Richards explica cómo cultivó sus propios alimentos durante todo un año sin gastar nada de dinero.Consejos sobre cómo vender tu cosecha y conseguir dinero para agrandar la zona de cultivo.El libro de jardinería perfecto para todo aquel que desee iniciarse en el arte del huerto urbano y cultivar sus propios alimentos orgánicos y saludables.--------------------------------------------Zero-cost, low effort and a long term solution to your fresh produce needs!Huw Richards set himself a challenge - to be self-sufficient by growing his own fruit and veg for free for a year. He succeeded, and now wants to help you do the same.Grow your own food in your home garden, allotment or container and look forward to a bountiful harvest year-round. You can plant fruit and veg at home without spending a penny and Huw Richard's shows you how.Packed with tried-and-tested advice, this gardening book covers:Finding a space to grow - in the garden or on a terrace or balcony - and sourcing the materials you needDeciding what to grow your crops in (the ground, a raised bed, or containers)Clear growing instructions on more than 30 species of popular annual and perennial cropsHuw Richards' 52-week journal of how he grew his own food for free for a year without spending a pennyAdvice on how to go about selling your produce to raise money to expand your growing areaLearn about the space you need and how to prepare it, make your own compost, tackle weeds, pests, and diseases, and how to get hold of your first set of seeds! Discover many strategies to expand your garden for the better.Cómo no matar tus plantas (How Not to Kill Your Houseplant): Nueva edición
Par Veronica Peerless. 2023
Por mucho que riegues tus plantas siguen estando débiles: hojas que se caen, amarillean y tienen manchas. ¿Qué ocurre? Esta…
guía de plantas de interior te explica de manera fácil los problemas que pueden estar sufriendo.Detecta las señales de peligro, aprende cómo puedes rescatarlas y descubre qué planta se adapta mejor a tus necesidades. Puedes colocarlas en espacios muy diferentes: baños, cuartos fríos, encima del escritorio, en el marco de una ventana, en un rincón sombrío o en un solárium caliente. ¡Crea tu propio oasis dónde tú quieras!Este libro de plantas también incluye: Consejos para comprender qué les gusta y qué no.Indicaciones sobre cuánta luz, agua, calor y humedad necesitan.Explicaciones para principiantes de las diferentes etapas de crecimiento de la planta.¡Pasa las páginas y descubre cómo salvar a tus plantas! Identifica qué hay plantado en tu maceta y asegúrate de que crezca sana y fuerte. El regalo perfecto para todo aquel que busca poner una planta en su vida y para amantes de las plantas con poca experiencia que quieren adquirir nuevos conocimientos. -------------------------------Learn all the tips and tricks you need to become a proud plant parent – of more than 100 different plants.Yellowed leaves, drooping leaves, dried leaves, even though you've watered it: what&’s going on? How Not to Kill Your Houseplant will explain – and fix – your houseplant woes. Learn to spot the danger signs and take the proper action to rescue your sick plant. Discover the perfect plant for your unique space and needs. Bathrooms, cold rooms, at a desk, on a windowsill, in a gloomy corner or hot suntrap: there are plants for every location to create your own indoor oasis.This perfect plant book further features: Quick tips to understand what your plant does and doesn't like: How much light, water, food, heat, and humidity. Every stage of plant parenting for beginners, from identifying exactly what's in the pot, to keeping it in check when it grows too well. Proving the idea self-purchase or gift purchase for complete beginners who have no experience with or knowledge of plants, as well as [people who want to increase the amount of greenery in their life with indoor plants.Jardinología (The Science of Gardening): La ciencia de la jardinería
Par Dr Stuart Farrimond. 2023
Un libro de jardinería diferente que explica la ciencia detrás de la jardinería de forma visual y clara.¿El mundo de…
la botánica y la jardinería te parecen un misterio? Las guías de jardinería al uso tienden a dar gran cantidad de instrucciones y consejos, pero rara vez aportan explicaciones sobre el por qué. ¡No te preocupes! El Dr. Stuart Farromond arroja luz sobre todas esas preguntas que siempre te has hecho y te explica lo que sucede en tu jardín desde un enfoque científico.La guía botánica definitiva para entender los secretos de la horticultura y la floricultura como un profesional:Escrita con un lenguaje accesible y libre de tecnicismos en formato pregunta y respuesta. Con explicaciones claras, apoyadas por gráficos y esquemas para ilustrar los conceptos de forma visual.Estructurado en torno al ciclo de vida de un jardín, desde los primeros brotes hasta el momento de la poda.Explica los beneficios de la jardinería para la salud mental y el medio ambiente.Un práctico manual de jardinería con explicaciones y consejos avalados por la ciencia, que te ayudará a comprender mejor cómo se comportan las plantas, desmitificar creencias y descubrir las bases y avances de la horticultura moderna. ------------------------The only book to explain the science behind gardening practice in a simple and visually accessible way.The world of gardening can be a mystifying place, with so many instructions to follow and often little explanation as to why. Dr. Stuart Farromond casts his scientific eye over a typical year in the garden to answer all the horticultural questions you&’ve ever wanted the answer to. This great gardening book provides a shortcut to decades of gardening experience by explaining the science behind how a garden grows, featuring: An accessible guide structured around the life cycle of the garden, taking you from first shoots to pruning for renewal. An accessible Q &A format, with stats and infographics to bring the story to life, as well as long-held gardening myths are exploded by new science. Every way to greener fingers has an action point so that you can understand the science, apply your gardening practice, and enjoy a flourishing garden.From hands-on, practical advice, to an exploration of the mental health benefits of gardening, while also covering topics such as the positive impact gardening can have on the earth during a time of climate crisis in between, The Science of Gardening debunks myths and reveals the latest science only taught at horticultural college. As a passionate newcomer to gardening, daunted by the mountain of often conflicting advice in gardening manuals, Dr. Stu has set about testing the scientific basis of so much conventional wisdom and practice so you too can garden like a pro.Learn all about common weeds and how they affect your garden to make informed decisions about the plants you want…
in your patch - and how to manage those that you don't.Figuring out which weed is which can be tricky for new and seasoned gardeners alike. In this book, garden expert Guy Barter lifts the lid on how weeds grow and in what conditions. Discover each weed's benefit to wildlife, biodiversity, and its role in the environment - plus whether it has ornamental, herbal, or edible properties that you might want to make the most of.This identification guide covers 40 weeds commonly found in gardens in Europe and North America. Alongside well-known weeds such as nettles, dock, dandelions, and bindweed, you'll find hawksbeard, pearlwort, ivy-leaved speedwell, and pennycress.In this book, you will find: -Detailed photographs and diagrams of each element of the plant, from roots to leaves-Specific tools to help you recognize weeds throughout their entire life cycles, from starting out as seedlings before growing into mature flowers.-The best way to manage each weed and curate the perfect plants for your patch.-Each weed's place within the ecosystem is listed, along with benefits, such as use as an ornamental, herbal, or edible plant-Every element of the 40 weeds along each stage of their life cycle, enabling clear identification for gardeners.With this guide, you can identify plants and understand more about weeds and roots and their benefits.The perfect title for seasoned gardeners who are looking to identify, manage, and control the weeds in their gardens or new gardeners who are keen to learn about and identify the existing plants in their gardens.With an abundance of hilarious household tips, Leave Your Dishes in the Sink is here to teach you how to…
look like you're doing the most by doing less.Most home economics books share the same guidance: "the best way of doing things." In a world of Instagram-worthy homes and Pinterest-perfect meals, sometimes the best way of doing things feels unattainable. Leave Your Dishes in the Sink teaches you how to work with life’s most relatable habits to create the illusion of upkeep and a façade of cleanliness. Taking you room by room—from the kitchen and the living room to the bedroom and the bathroom—you’ll learn the proper (aka easiest) way of doing things. Avoid dirty dishes by eating out of the jar. Choose the houseplant that will match your level of self-doubt. And who needs folding the laundry when you have The Chair? You’ll even find out how to entertain your guests without them noticing you haven’t vacuumed your carpet since you signed your lease.With the help of elegant charts and diagrams, you’ll find answers to some of the life’s toughest questions, including:How do I fold a fancy napkin? (Just don’t.)Does a bucket count as a cup? (Yes.)Which way does the toilet paper roll go? (Who cares!)Witty and absurd, Leave Your Dishes in the Sink is a hilarious reminder that real life exists and it’s okay to give yourself a break. By doing less, you too can create your dream home—or at least one that’s totally fine just the way it is.The best kind of self-improvement book, this anti-perfectionism guide gives you permission to give yourself a break while getting in some laughs!LAUGH-OUT-LOUD RELATABLE: Author Alison Throckmorton perfectly distills all the universal shortcuts we take as adults trying to keep it all together, like leaving your dishes in the sink "to soak" and using that one chair you have as a second dresser.REAL-WORLD HOUSEHOLD HINTS & TIPS: For anyone exhausted by searching for things that spark joy or the TikToks pushing housecleaning as therapy, this guide offers the perfect mix of parody and empathy. Step over the laundry pile to flip through these delightfully illustrated pages for tips and tricks to finding happiness among the chaos.FUNNY GIFT FOR EVERYBODY: This book makes a great gift for a recent graduate, a friend who just became a homeowner or renter, a new mom, or a parent who has been keeping the house together for thirty years.Perfect for:Anyone who hates doing household chores (everyone)Millennials trying to adultNew renters or homeownersGift-giving for birthday, graduation, Mother’s Day, or Father's DayReaders of Feathered & Fabulous, The Underachiever's Manifesto, and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckElements of Garden Design
Par Joe Eck. 2005
Elements of Garden Design does what few gardening books do--it addresses the process of conceiving a whole garden, as opposed…
to a single element like color or a particular class of plant. Joe Eck explores the idea of a garden, and offers a practical approach to translating concepts such as "intention" and "harmony" into the solid forms of hedges and terraces, paths and rooms. Novice and experienced professional alike will find both food for thought and down-on-the-ground advice on such matters as creating child- and pet-friendly designs.How the Rose Got Its Thorns: And Other Botanical Stories
Par Dr Andrew Ormerod. 2024
Have you ever wondered why the rose has thorns and other flowers don't; why the daffodil is the colour it…
is; or why some plants have shiny leaves and others matt?How The Rose Got its Thorns reveals the inner workings of our favourite flowers and trees. Designed to help gardeners, both novice and experienced, better understand how plants grow, the book is easy to navigate - it is divided into 50 chapters, each one a story.Accompanied by specially commissioned colour illustrations, each chapter explains the science behind how plants work and the extraordinary processes they have evolved: such as protecting themselves from predators using chemicals; attracting pollinators using scent, shape and colour; growing in low or high temperatures; their relationship with the wind; the size and pattern of their leaves; the distribution of their seeds and survival strategies; their relationship with insects; how they allocate their resources; and how they retain water efficiently.This delightful and intriguing book offers readers an accessible way to better understand how our plants evolved into the species of today.How the Rose Got Its Thorns: And Other Botanical Stories
Par Dr Andrew Ormerod. 2024
Have you ever wondered why the rose has thorns and other flowers don't; why the daffodil is the colour it…
is; or why some plants have shiny leaves and others matt?How The Rose Got its Thorns reveals the inner workings of our favourite flowers and trees. Designed to help gardeners, both novice and experienced, better understand how plants grow, the book is easy to navigate - it is divided into 50 chapters, each one a story.Accompanied by specially commissioned colour illustrations, each chapter explains the science behind how plants work and the extraordinary processes they have evolved: such as protecting themselves from predators using chemicals; attracting pollinators using scent, shape and colour; growing in low or high temperatures; their relationship with the wind; the size and pattern of their leaves; the distribution of their seeds and survival strategies; their relationship with insects; how they allocate their resources; and how they retain water efficiently.This delightful and intriguing book offers readers an accessible way to better understand how our plants evolved into the species of today.L'art de la Simplicité: How to Live More with Less
Par Dominique Loreau. 2011
Discover the magic of simplicity in this international bestseller, available for the first time in English.Dominque Loreau is the master…
in the art of de-cluttering and simplifying. Now her groundbreaking L’art de la Simplicité, a huge bestseller in her native France, is translated into English for the first time. Loreau’s principle of “less is more” is set to change your life forever.Living in Japan and inspired by Asian philosophy, Loreau takes you on a step-by-step journey to a clutter-free home, a calm mind and an energized body. Free yourself of possessions you don’t want or need; have more money to spend on life’s little luxuries; eat better and lose weight; and say goodbye to anxiety and negative relationships.Give yourself the gift of health and happiness; to live fully and freely is to live with L’art de la Simplicité.The Lazy Husband: How to Get Men to Do More Parenting and Housework
Par Joshua Coleman. 2005
My job is more stressful than your's.I'm just not very good at domestic stuff. Your standards are too high. I…
never learned how to do this chore.Have you heard one or more of the above excuses in the past month? Are you sick of your husband's avoidance tactics regarding housework and parenting? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you need this book. The Lazy Husband is a hands-on guide to understanding and changing men's attitudes towards domestic work and childcare. Dr. Joshua Coleman, author and clinical psychologist, understands that a happy marriage is a balanced marriage. And now, in his refreshingly honest and straightforward style, Coleman reveals exactly how women can motivate their husbands to become better partners and better fathers. By outlining and defining the various types of lazy husbands, Dr. Joshua Coleman teaches women how to understand where their husbands are coming from and enact change. Some Lazy Husband types include:* The Boy-Husband: This husband wants to be taken care of, and pretends to be incompetent around the house.* The Perfectionist Husband: This husband wants the house and the kids to look perfect, but doesn't want to do the work himself.*The Angry Husband: This husband keeps his wife at bay with his irritability, anger, or intimidation. From here, Coleman develops type-specific plans for change. By following these proactive plans, you too can achieve a happy, well-balanced marriage. Just remember, you can do less by getting your husband to do more.Organizing for Your Brain Type: Finding Your Own Solution to Managing Time, Paper, and Stuff
Par Lanna Nakone. 2005
An astute, accessible, and fun guide that explains once and for all why all those organizing books only help 25%…
of usLet your natural inclinations guide you toward gaining control of your environment and learn to live life on your own terms. Drawing on the science of brain function and her experience as a professional organizer, Lanna Nakone offers tailored and specific advice that will actually work to help you tame your desk, unclutter your closet, manage your time, and save your sanity.Take the Brain Style quiz to determine which of the four parts of the brain you rely on the most to process information, and which organizing style complements your brain function. If you rely on the* Posterior left section of your brain, you're a Maintaining Style. You develop and follow routines well and adhere to traditional organizing methods. * Frontal right section of your brain, you're an Innovating Style. Artistically creative, you have a unique stacking system that no one else understands. * Posterior right section of your brain, you're a Harmonizing Style. Valuing interconnectedness with your family or coworkers, you need to be organized enough to keep your environment peaceful. * Frontal left section of your brain, you're a Prioritizing Style. Adept at analyzing data, you prefer to delegate organizing. Chapters specific to each type offer practical tips and strategies for implementing an organizing system, maintaining your system, and coexisting with different brain styles.Insightful and understanding, Organizing for Your Brain Type turns the task of managing your life into an enjoyable experience.Almost all the organizing books on the market today target the "left-brainer" - people who are generally disciplined, neat, and…
analytical. But for those who are more creative and spontaneous rather than logical and detail-oriented, help is on the way! In this book, Lee Silber turns traditional organizing advice on its head and offers unique solutions that complement the unorthodox lifestyle of the creative "right-brainer."For example:* Discover how right-brainers can be organized in a left-brain world* Overcome obstacles that stand in the way of being more organized* Pile, don't file - put paper in its place the right-brained way* Learn how being a "pack rat" can be a good thingThis creative new approach to getting it together is perfect for those who can't relate to boring traditional organizing techniques!Garden Wonderland: Create Life-Changing Outdoor Spaces for Beauty, Harvest, Meaning, and Joy
Par Leslie Bennett, Julie Chai. 2024
A visual feast of garden design inspiration that embraces diversity and teaches you how to create a lush, colorful, edible,…
and meaningful garden wonderland of your own.&“Through story and imagery, Garden Wonderland reminds us over and over that plants should be part of everyday for everyone: as food, experience, memory, and creativity.&”—Jennifer Jewell, creator and host of the Cultivating Place public radio program and podcast, and author of What We SowAward-winning garden designer Leslie Bennett creates gardens filled with stunning layers of color and texture. But even more than that, they &“feed the eye and nourish the soul&” (Elle Decor).Featuring practical how-to information alongside examples from nineteen gardens, Bennett shows how to incorporate personal and edible elements into the landscape to honor a variety of cultures, while including families of all shapes and sizes, to create space that nurtures self, community, and more. For example, the team designed a garden for the cofounder of the Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation to showcase art from emerging Black artists, while for a vegan chef's garden, they incorporated unusual vegetables that can't be found in grocery stores. A garden for a daughter of diplomats reflects the many places she's lived around the world; for a family that wants to beautify their neighborhood, they designed a vibrant community-oriented front yard.With chapters on floral, edible, gathering, healing, and cultural wonderlands, Bennett provides advice for tailoring a garden to your own needs, whether it's a place to host elegant garden parties, for children to play, to grow your own food and creativity, or a sanctuary to rest and relax. In Garden Wonderland, Bennett helps you unlock the potential of your garden to become a space of inspiring natural beauty, abundance, connection, and belonging.Tomatoes and Basil on the 5th Floor (The Frenchie Gardener)
Par Patrick Vernuccio. 2024
Get the most out of every bit of balcony space to easily grow your own sustainable, organic, and tasty food.Do…
you love having a balcony but aren't sure how you can use it as a space to grow? Do you feel that being a few stories up in a building stops you from growing delicious crops? If the answer is "yes," then it's time you read this book.Patrick Vernuccio is a small-space grower with a big message-and even bigger Instagram following. Building on Patrick's popular 60-second reels, Tomatoes and Basil on the 5th Floor will showcase easy and informative ways to grow fresh produce in containers and on a balcony.From dividing store-bought basil plants, to harvesting vegetables at the best time of year, to letting plants set seed for the benefit of wildlife, Patrick takes his readers through myriad ways to get crops and produce out of very limited space. Working with the seasons and with good-quality seed and compost, he explains all you need to know to ensure every inch of your balcony can give you tasty and beautiful crops to harvest.Anyone, anywhere can grow fresh, healthy produce, foster biodiversity, and reconnect with nature by using the permaculture approach—no matter your…
space or experience. Permaculture—rooted in centuries-old techniques for growing food with care for the Earth—is the key to producing a bigger harvest than you ever thought possible on your balcony, patio, driveway, deck, and anywhere in between! With sustainability as her guiding principle, Valéry Tsimba enthusiastically instructs home gardeners of all skill levels and backgrounds in her proven container gardening methods, from start to finish. Use the principles of permaculture to increase your garden’s productivity, biodiversity, and beauty by starting small and going slow. Get set up: Pick the best planters and tools for your space and learn how to adapt to natural conditions like wind and sun exposure. Increase your harvest naturally with companion planting, small-space composting, chemical-free fertilizers, and staggered harvests. Learn which plants are best suited to container gardens, from leafy greens and pollinator-friendly flowers to strawberries and even melons! Containers make gardening more accessible for everyone. Whether you live in an apartment, have a disability or chronic illness, have never gardened before, or are an experienced gardener new to permaculture, Container Gardening—The Permaculture Way brings sustainable gardening within reach.