Home & Garden
Confessions of a Bad Beekeeper
What Not to Do When Keeping Bees (With Apologies to My Own)
by Bill Turnbull
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Bill Turnbull had no intention of becoming a beekeeper. But when he saw an ad for beekeeping classes–after a swarm of bees landed in his suburban backyard–it seemed to be a sign. Despite being stung on the head–twice–at his first … Continue reading

Container Gardening—The Permaculture Way
Sustainably Grow Vegetables and More in Your Small Space
by Valéry Tsimba
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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, … Continue reading

Growing Tomorrow
A Farm-to-Table Journey in Photos and Recipes
by Forrest Pritchard, Molly M. Peterson
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When Forrest Pritchard went looking for the unsung heroes of local, sustainable food, he found them at 18 exceptional farms all over the country. In Detroit, Aba Ifeoma of D-Town Farm dreams of replenishing the local “food desert” with organic … Continue reading

How to Get Things Really Flat
Enlightenment for Every Man on Ironing, Vacuuming and Other Household Arts
by Andrew Martin
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Perfectly pitched to strike some raw nerves: A witty, often surprising manifesto about how and why men should do housework—and a very useful guide for both the millions of men who shirk household duties and the women who live with … Continue reading

How to Grow Mushrooms from Scratch
A Practical Guide to Cultivating Portobellos, Shiitakes, Truffles, and Other Edible Mushrooms
by Magdalena Wurth, Herbert Wurth
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Yes, you can grow mushrooms from scratch! Why grow mushrooms? Mushrooms are a joy to grow—for food, as a garden feature, or just for fun—and it’s easier than you think! How to Grow Mushrooms from Scratch covers 19 varieties, from … Continue reading

It’s a Long Road to a Tomato
Tales of an Organic Farmer Who Quit the Big City for the (Not So) Simple Life
by Keith Stewart
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Keith Stewart, already in his early forties and discontent with New York’s corporate grind, moved upstate and started a one-man organic farm in 1986. Today, having surmounted the seemingly endless challenges to succeeding as an organic farmer, Keith employs seven … Continue reading

One Magic Square
The Easy, Organic Way to Grow Your Own Food on a 3-Foot Square
by Lolo Houbein
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Lolo Houbein has been growing food for more than 30 years—and now, drawing on her wide learning and hard-earned experience, she offers a wealth of information on how to turn small plots of land into sources of nourishing, inexpensive, organic … Continue reading

One Magic Square Vegetable Gardening
The Easy, Organic Way to Grow Your Own Food on a 3-Foot Square
by Lolo Houbein
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Lolo Houbein has 40 years’ worth of gardening wisdom to share—on how to coax an abundance of organic food from a plot that is just 3 feet square! Sustainable, cost-effective, and creative techniques: how to compost, save water, troubleshoot weeds … Continue reading

Start Your Farm
The Authoritative Guide to Becoming a Sustainable 21st Century Farmer
by Forrest Pritchard, Ellen Polishuk
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Do you dream of starting your own farm but wonder where to begin? Or do you already have a farm but wish to become more sustainable to compete in today’s market? Start Your Farm, the first comprehensive business guide of its kind, … Continue reading

The Science of Cleaning
Use the Power of Chemistry to Clean Smarter, Easier, and Safer—With Solutions for Every Kind of Dirt
by Dario Bressanini
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Countless cleaning hacks for every kind of household dirt may vie for our attention, but how do we know which ones really work and which ones will only leave you with a sticky mess that doesn’t actually do the job? … Continue reading