Growing Green

Author : Jenny Hall
Publisher : Gardners Books
ISBN 13 : 9780955222511
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Green written by Jenny Hall and published by Gardners Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Growing Green: Animal-Free Organic Techniques" is an essential guide about organic growing and is perfect for absolute beginners as well as experienced professionals. This book introduces the concept of stockfree-organic and shows, through case studies, that when growers abandon the use of slaughterhouse by-products and manures they can be rewarded with healthier crops, less weeds, pests and diseases. In an age where dreams of self-sufficiency seem unattainable, "Growing Green" shows that making a living from growing organic vegetables can be achieved by anyone who is willing to rent land. Until now there have been no comprehensive guidelines on how to follow the organic standards at the different scales of vegetable production using tractors, small machinery and hand tools. This practical and easy-to-follow guide answers: What tools and machinery will I need? What are the benefits of compost? How do I manage different green manures? Can I make seed compost without slaughterhouse by-products? What rotations should I use for year-round vegetable supply? How do I grow, harvest and store 60 different vegetables? How can I weed without chemicals? How can I reduce pest and diseases? How can I encourage wildlife? Where should I sell my produce? How can I ensure that I am reducing my ecological footprint? An invaluable guide for the grower, researcher and student; this book will prove to be an important step forward for the organic movement.

Author : Jeanne Sturm
Publisher : Britannica Digital Learning
ISBN 13 : 1615358781
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Up Green written by Jeanne Sturm and published by Britannica Digital Learning. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young readers will discover what they can do to make greener choices as they grow up.

Author : Jen Chillingsworth
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1787135861
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Grow Green written by Jen Chillingsworth and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approaching organic gardening can sometimes feel overwhelming. It can be hard enough to keep on top of the weeding without having to worry about using less plastic, avoiding pesticides and using too much water. Grow Green is a practical guide and tackles a topic close to Jen Chillingsworth’s heart – growing sustainably. Packed with easy tips and advice, this little book reveals how to adjust your outdoor space and create a wildlife haven, while reducing your impact on the environment as you grow your own cut flowers, fruit and veg. Drawing on her wealth of knowledge, Jen will hold your hand as she takes you through all the gardening essentials, teaching you how to get started – no matter how small or big your space might be. From making your own fertiliser with leftovers, planting in pots, reducing energy consumption and conserving water, to dealing with pests and diseases, Jen removes the stress and simply shows you how to garden green. Whether you are a first-time gardener or have seasoned green fingers – discover how to get the most out of your space with Grow Green by gardening with intention. Live simply. Grow Green.

Author : Lynn Riggs
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780573609626
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Green Grow the Lilacs written by Lynn Riggs and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1931 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drama / 10m, 4f, extras This evocative play charting the rocky romance between headstrong farmgirl Laurey and cocky cowhand Curley in a tale of early America during the settlement of the midwest was the basis of the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! Using the colorful vernacular of the period, Green Grow the Lilacs paints a picture of pioneer farmlife with colorful characters and language, presenting a dramatic challenge to professionals and amateurs alike.

Author : Gary Paul Nabhan
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603584544
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Food in a Hotter, Drier Land written by Gary Paul Nabhan and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-14 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to harvest water and nutrients, select drought-tolerant plants, and create natural diversity Because climatic uncertainty has now become "the new normal," many farmers, gardeners and orchard-keepers in North America are desperately seeking ways to adapt their food production to become more resilient in the face of such "global weirding." This book draws upon the wisdom and technical knowledge from desert farming traditions all around the world to offer time-tried strategies for: Building greater moisture-holding capacity and nutrients in soils Protecting fields from damaging winds, drought, and floods Harvesting water from uplands to use in rain gardens and terraces filled with perennial crops Delecting fruits, nuts, succulents, and herbaceous perennials that are best suited to warmer, drier climates Gary Paul Nabhan is one of the world's experts on the agricultural traditions of arid lands. For this book he has visited indigenous and traditional farmers in the Gobi Desert, the Arabian Peninsula, the Sahara Desert, and Andalusia, as well as the Sonoran, Chihuahuan, and Painted deserts of North America, to learn firsthand their techniques and designs aimed at reducing heat and drought stress on orchards, fields, and dooryard gardens. This practical book also includes colorful "parables from the field" that exemplify how desert farmers think about increasing the carrying capacity and resilience of the lands and waters they steward. It is replete with detailed descriptions and diagrams of how to implement these desert-adapted practices in your own backyard, orchard, or farm. This unique book is useful not only for farmers and permaculturists in the arid reaches of the Southwest or other desert regions. Its techniques and prophetic vision for achieving food security in the face of climate change may well need to be implemented across most of North America over the next half-century, and are already applicable in most of the semiarid West, Great Plains, and the U.S. Southwest and adjacent regions of Mexico.

Author : Hazel Henderson
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1933392231
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ethical Markets written by Hazel Henderson and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With insight, clarity, warmth, and enthusiasm Hazel Henderson announces the mature presence of the green economy. Mainstream media and big business interests have sidelined its emergence and evolution to preserve the status quo. Throughout Ethical Markets Henderson weaves statistics and analysis with profiles of entrepreneurs, environmentalists, scientists, and professionals. Based on interviews conducted on her longstanding public television series, these profiles celebrate those who have led the highly successful growth of green businesses around the world. Ethical Markets is the ultimate sourcebook on today's thriving green economy.

Author : Dr. Seymour Greenbud
Publisher : Cider Mill Press
ISBN 13 : 9781604331578
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Green Weed: The Organic Guide to Growing High Quality Cannabis written by Dr. Seymour Greenbud and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing one’s own cannabis is a growing trend, but one that has been taking place for decades. Growing it organically is the direction most home grown gardeners are now headed. Written by one of the leading experts on organic gardening, this will become the definitive guide for growing high grade and organic cannabis. Organic Cannabis shows amateur growers how to raise a righteous crop of top-quality cannabis without chemicals that can spoil its flavor and diminish its potency, damage the environment, and add costs to the process. Novices will get simple, step-by-step instructionson everything from choosing a variety to grow to curing after harvest. Readers with more experience will pick up invaluable tips and tricks that will help them increase yields and solve common problems. Includes information on both indoor and outdoor cultivation.

Author : Jerry Baker
Publisher : American Master Products, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780922433391
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jerry Baker's Green Grass Magic written by Jerry Baker and published by American Master Products, Inc.. This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to grow grass.

Author : Chun Yu
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1442460318
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Little Green written by Chun Yu and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In China in 1966, Chun Yu was born as the Great Cultural Revolution began under Chairman Mao. Here, she recalls her childhood as a witness to a country in turmoil and struggle--the only life she knew.

Author : Jenny Hall
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781933392493
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growing Green written by Jenny Hall and published by Chelsea Green Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing Green: Animal-Free Organic Techniques is an essential guide about organic growing and is perfect for absolute beginners as well as experienced professionals. This book introduces the concept of stockfree-organic and shows, through case studies, that when growers abandon the use of slaughterhouse by-products and manures they can be rewarded with healthier crops, less weeds, pests and diseases. In an age where dreams of self-sufficiency seem unattainable, Growing Green shows that making a living from growing organic vegetables can be achieved by anyone who is willing to rent land. Until now there have been no comprehensive guidelines on how to follow the organic standards at the different scales of vegetable production using tractors, small machinery and hand tools. This practical and easy-to-follow guide answers: What tools and machinery will I need? What are the benefits of compost? How do I manage different green manures? Can I make seed compost without slaughterhouse by-products? What rotations should I use for year-round vegetable supply? How do I grow, harvest and store 60 different vegetables? How can I weed without chemicals? How can I reduce pest and diseases? How can I encourage wildlife? Where should I sell my produce? How can I ensure that I am reducing my ecological footprint? An invaluable guide for the grower, researcher and student; this book will prove to be an important step forward for the organic movement.