Sustainable & Green Living

Wabi-sabi is a style that invites solace and an unpretentious otherworldliness into the home. It's anything but an embellishing style, fundamentally, yet a mentality. To establish a genuine wabi-sabi climate, one must gradually strip away overabundance and figure out how to be fulfilled....

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family's food on just a quarter acre....

As seen on the BBC’s This Farming Life. The inspirational story of Lynbreck Croft - a regenerative Scottish farm rooted in local food, community, and the dreams of two women. Lynn and Sandra left their friends, family, and jobs in England to travel north to Scotland....

Find out how to fit sustainable living into your life, in a way that works for you. Change your impact without radically changing your life, and figure out the small steps you can make that will add up to make a big difference....

Masanobu Fukuoka's manifesto about farming, eating, and the limits of human knowledge presents a radical challenge to the global systems we rely on for our food....

We’ve been told that a vegetarian diet can feed the hungry, honor the animals, and save the planet. Lierre Keith believed in that plant-based diet and spent twenty years as a vegan....

Imagine a life with less: less stuff, less clutter, less stress and debt and discontent - a life with fewer distractions....

Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? Find out....

Henry Mance sets out on a personal quest to see if there is a fairer way to share our planet with the other species who enrich our lives....

Compared to Charles' other books, this is more about no dig, eliminating weeds, garden layout, compost making, and using compost. There is also a history of no-dig vegetable gardening in the last 100 years....

In What Can I Do? Fonda’s deeply personal journey as an activist is weaved alongside interviews with leading climate scientists and discussions of issues such as water, migration and human rights to emphasise what is at stake....

We are facing an urgent climate crisis, and we must all take action now. Learn how to minimise the areas that aren’t giving you anything back, and discover a happier and more fulfilled life while looking after the Earth we share....

Since available information in this regard is incomplete, DIY Source has prepared a practical guide on how to set up DIY solar power systems. DIY Solar Power for Beginners will guide you in customizing your grid, tied as well as mobile and off-grid solar power systems....

This audiobook is an introduction to homesteading and turning your space into a self sufficient environment. However big or small it may be, this audiobook will guide you through the steps needed to get you well informed on what to expect in the beginning, during and after stages....

If you're traveling the world - or if you just want to travel the world from your armchair - this book will enlighten and amuse you. It could add a few unusual stops to your itinerary, as well. Perhaps you're just too busy this year for that round-the-world trip....

Go Gently is a practical guide for sustainability at home that offers simple, tangible steps towards reducing our environmental impact by looking at what we consume and the waste we create....

Are you a grower? Do you have a passion for gardening? Do you know what hydroponic cultivation is? Can you imagine it? Grow plants, fruit, herbs, and much more, without using the land! So it's okay even if you only have a small space and you don't have a real garden....

Think Like a Tree, the first guide of its kind, reveals the underlying principles of nature’s secrets of success one by one, and demonstrates how we can apply them to our own lives. Drawing on woodland examples from around the globe, it shares the amazing abilities of trees....

A natural history of the wilderness in our homes, from the microbes in our showers to the crickets in our basements Even when the floors are sparkling clean and the house seems silent, our domestic domain is wild beyond imagination....

Huw Richards set himself a challenge - to grow his own fruit and veg for free for a year....

When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle....

In these uncertain times, more and more of us have given great thought to the idea of living "off the grid". The notion of self-sufficiency and being able to live off the world around us without leaving a huge carbon footprint is more than just tempting....

Many people don’t believe their own actions can make a difference when it comes to the health of our planet. The truth is that our daily thoughts, choices, actions, and habits are immensely powerful—especially when multiplied by millions of people....

In this four-manuscripts-in-one audiobook, learn the five different ways to preserve your food; understand the basics and nuances of smoking meat; learn what root cellars are and how they work; and discover the importance and benefits of fermentation; and much more....

Emma Mitchell has suffered with depression - or as she calls it, "the grey slug" - for 25 years. In 2003, she moved from the city to the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens and began to take walks in the countryside around her new home....

With food prices rising, sustainability becoming an increasing concern, and a greater awareness of health and nutrition spreading throughout the population, foraging is the golden ticket to a better way of life. Despite the rise in newbie foragers, many people are hesitant because they don’t think they have the skills or knowledge to do it safely. But all of that is about to change. When you know where to look, what to look for, and how to confidently identify and harvest safe and nutritious treats, a whole world of possibility opens up

Do you finally want to say goodbye to relying on grocery stores and discover how to grow your own carrots, potatoes, lettuces, and much more? If so, then Backyard Homestead Handbook is for you. Growing your own food and achieving self-sufficiency doesn’t have to be complicated. The truth is, it’s much simpler than you think. Bradley Stone provides you with a step-by-step blueprint to grow your own food without the disappointment of failure. Imagine how you’ll feel once you taste food grown from your land, and how your life could change for the better.

Discover the truth about self-sufficiently living off your backyard! In a world as highly dynamic as ours, independent living can be an invaluable trait. By employing intelligent tactics and technologies, you can feed your family, eliminate high utility bills, and minimize stress. However, starting your own garden and homesteading can be an overwhelming task—and you need to prepare and learn what it takes to start. This guide will wipe away all your doubts and help you build the life you’ve always wanted for yourself and your family.

What if there was a way to grow nutritious fruits and vegetables right from your own garden? What if we told you it was much simpler than you expected? It’s time to get started cultivating your very own ecologically sound food garden! Even if you’ve never planted a garden before or have no idea what a seed or sapling is, you can still set up your garden like an expert. If your goal is to live a life of total independence and self-sufficiency, this all-encompassing guide on homesteading will offer you all the knowledge you need to cultivate and store sustainable crops of vegetables.

Personally attached to Zen Buddhism, wabi-sabi is a style that invites solace and an unpretentious otherworldliness into the home. It's anything but an embellishing style, fundamentally, yet a mentality. To establish a genuine wabi-sabi climate, one must gradually strip away overabundance and figure out how to be fulfilled living at the same time. Wabi-Sabi Home describes the rich history of this arising pattern in home plans and uncovers endless ways of bringing wabi-sabi components into contemporary residing spaces.

Moving off the grid can completely change the trajectory of your life. You will raise your own livestock, grow your own crops, and meet all your needs by taking advantage of nature's resources. Forget about soul-crushing jobs that leave you feeling empty. There is a purity to feeding yourself and providing for yourself without being forced to endure such a hollow existence. This book will teach you to reconnect with the natural world and create a little slice of paradise far from modern society. There is more meaning in a simple life, and you will learn exactly how to achieve that.

Solar Powered Energy Theft is a comprehensive resource that reveals the facts about solar energy and makes it easy for you to learn how you can use solar to slash your electric bill, live better, and save the planet! Solar consultant and self-proclaimed solar junkie Jon Nelsen offers a simple explanation why rooftop solar is your best option in this tell-all book. He refutes common misconceptions, dismantles popular myths, and explains how solar can help you live better from growing your wallet to cleaning the very air you breathe.

Imagine cultivating enough food to slash your grocery shopping in half--all in less than an hour a day in your own backyard. Sounds impossible, right? Marjory Wildcraft says it's not: She's been homesteading for almost twenty years and founded The Grow Network to teach hundreds of thousands of others—some with very little space or time, some city dwellers with rooftop gardens—how to do the same, from gardening, to raising chickens, to composting, to medicine-making.

In this book, you will explore: the homesteading mindset, the best environment for planting based on your geological area, hardiness zones, perfect beginner DIY projects, best starter animals, best ways to make money, how I love to keep things fresh, companion planting, real-life examples and stories, how to arrange your homestead A-Z, key areas to focus on, what to think about when purchasing a property, and so much more.

In America, we are used to finding a swimming pool in the backyard of many single family homes. In the near future, single family homes will be built with a micro greenhouse designed by SEAT, LLC. If you own a home in USA, you must listen to this audiobook to enjoy the benefits of fresh vegetables and fruits and, at the same time, save thousands of dollars at the grocery stores.

Eco-friendly living made simple. As a lifestyle guide and an introduction to sustainable living, Sustainable Badass shows you why and how to minimize your consumption while effortlessly making your habits greener. 

Off Grid Living Ultimate Survival Bible is a collection of four books that are focused on aiding you to thrive away from the grid. The practical tips gained from the combination of the following four books will help you live self sufficiently off grid. Each book is bursting with effectively simple tips to prepare you for the move from an overly populated city/suburban life to the tranquillity of a fulfilled life away from the grid.

Prepare your home and family for any life-threatening catastrophe with this step-by-step survivalist guide filled with techniques, strategies, and DIY projects from a lifelong prepping expert. Government pamphlets and other prepping books tell you how to hold out through an emergency until services are restored. This book teaches you how to survive when nothing returns to normal for weeks, months, or even years, including water collection; storing, growing, hunting, and foraging for food; first aid and medical treatment; fortifying and defending your home; and community-building.

The catastrophes of climate change are upon us. We see floods, droughts, and wildfires on the news regularly. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact of these events on our food supply? Due to climate change, the number of bees and butterflies in Europe is declining rapidly. The UN World Food Program reports 957 million people don’t have enough food. Unfortunately, this is only going to get worse. What if there was a way to grow nutritious fruits and vegetables right from your own backyard garden? And what if we told you that it was far easier than you thought? 

A new generation of urban homesteaders are leading the way in environmental consciousness and sustainable living in a world of consumerism and imposing climate change. Learn the skills, habits, and choices that you can make to become more self-reliant in an urban setting and to reduce your mark on the world around you.