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Chris Smith’s first encounter with okra was of the worst kind: slimy fried okra at a greasy-spoon diner. Despite that dismal introduction, Smith developed a fascination with okra, and as he researched the plant and began to experiment with it in his own kitchen, he discovered an amazing range of delicious ways to cook and eat it, along with ingenious and surprising ways to process the plant from tip-to-tail: pods, leaves, flowers, seeds, and stalks. Smith talked okra with chefs, food historians, university researchers, farmers, homesteaders, and gardeners.

Herbal Remedies for Beginners is your gateway to unlocking the incredible healing powers of holistic antibiotics, natural medicine, and forgotten herbalism. Whether you’re completely new to herbal remedies or have a growing curiosity about their benefits, this book is designed to guide you step by step through the fascinating world of plant-based healing.

Everyone seems to know how to use herbs but you! Friends grow them and make natural remedies. It sounds like a good idea, but you don’t know where to start! Start here! If you look at your spice rack right now, tons of health benefits are probably waiting for you to enjoy. Now imagine how rewarding it would be to grow these power-packed herbs and spices in your own garden! Just a few sprinkles of herbs and spices can improve your sleep, immune system, heart health, and even your brain! And that’s just the beginning.

On the perimeter of Israel’s Jezreel Valley, with the Carmel mountains rising up in the west, Meir Shalev has a beloved garden, “neither neatly organized nor well kept,” as he cheerfully explains. Often covered in mud and scrapes, Shalev cultivates both nomadic plants and “house dwellers...

Discover the ancient wisdom of nature and unlock the power of plants to restore balance, vitality, and wellness in your life. In this inspiring 2-in-1 collection, the author combines time-tested herbal traditions with modern holistic practices to help you harness nature’s healing potential — safely, simply, and effectively. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced herbal enthusiast, this comprehensive guide will empower you to take control of your health naturally.

At 35, Leslie Buck made an impulsive decision to put her personal life on hold to pursue her passion. Leaving behind a full life of friends, love, and professional security, she became the first American woman to learn pruning from one of the most storied landscaping companies in Kyoto. Cutting Back recounts Buck's bold journey and the revelations she has along the way.

Even if you’ve not got the slightest clue as to how to put together an aquaponic system, or what you want to grow, this book will teach you everything you need to know to go from complete beginner to being the best aquaponic grower in your city or state.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The former First Lady, author of Becoming, and producer and star of Waffles + Mochi tells the inspirational story of the White House Kitchen Garden and how gardens can transform our lives and the health of our communities. Early in her tenure as First Lady...

 The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens covers all aspects of keeping pet chickens in a beautifully illustrated, no-nonsense format. Kathy addresses everything needed to keep chickens simply, including coops, chick care, breed selection, chicken health, and beyond! 

Permaculture, a Portmanteau of "permanent" and "agriculture" is growing in popularity around the world and for a good reason too. First introduced to protect nature and humankind, permaculture is both a philosophy and a practical approach to sustainable development.

In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto gardens similarly begin with keen description and build into richly meditative excursions into art, Buddhism, nature, and science. Landscape architect Marc Keane shows how Japanese gardens are both a microcosm of the natural universe and a clear expression of our humanity, mirroring how we think, worship, and organize our lives and communities.

For millennia, people have utilized plants as foods, medicines, hallucinogens, clothing, shelter, perfumes, dyes, and even poisons. In the Caribbean, medicinal and practical use of plants began with its first inhabitants, the Amerindians. New plants and knowledge were introduced through both...

A manuscript for sustainable apiculture in Hawai’i county.

Even if you have never grown a single plant or have yet to keep one alive, you can succeed with the experience and best practices found here. Don’t let your doubts get in the way of what you truly want – having your own collection of herbal remedies in your home is just around the corner! If you want trusted advice on how to grow and use herbs in the best possible way, then start listening right now.

Compact Farms is a guide for anyone dreaming of starting, expanding, or perfecting a profitable farming enterprise on five acres or less. The farm plans explain how to harness an area's water supply, orientation, and geography in order to maximize efficiency and productivity while minimizing effort. Profiles of well-known farmers such as Eliot Coleman and Jean-Martin Fortier show that farming on a small scale in any region, in both urban and rural settings, can provide enough income to turn the endeavor from hobby to career.

Learn everything you need to grow a successful companion garden, no prior gardening experience required! Imagine the convenience of stepping into your backyard to harvest fresh produce, all for free! Your neighbors will marvel at your flourishing garden, free from pests and diseases. Your secret? Two words: companion planting. Even without a backyard, you can enjoy vibrant gardening on your porch or windowsill. This guide is perfect for anyone interested in companion gardening, space maximization, and homegrown food or decor.

Listen as culinary herb grower Jekka McVicar take us on a journey exploring the heritage, remedies, delights and hidden secrets of some of our most beloved herbs. Jekka is an English organic gardening expert, author, and broadcaster, particularly on the cultivation and use of herbs. Jekka's Herb Farm, near Bristol, has the largest collection of culinary herbs in the UK, with more than 600 different varieties. She has worked closely with chefs from Jamie Oliver to Raymond Blanc, and is inspiring a new generation of chefs to use herbs in highly inventive and original ways.

Herbs are some of the most versatile plants in the world. They grow in the worst type of soil, are drought tolerant, and require very little maintenance. Use them to flavor all kinds of foods, make skin and hair care products of your own, enhance your vegetable garden, cure common ailments, clean your home, and make it smell wonderful. It sounds almost too good to be true, but this audiobook will give you the inside story on how to use these wonderful plants and save money along with keeping harmful chemicals away from your home, children, pets, and yourself.

Filled with expert tips and hundreds of beautiful photographs, celebrated dahlia educator Kristine Albrecht shares her dahlia growing secrets. Drawing on 18 years of growing experience, she has written the most detailed and comprehensive book on dahlia care.

Have you ever wondered why the leaves of the Swiss cheese plant have holes? How aloe vera came to be harnessed as a medicinal powerhouse? Or why—despite your best efforts—you can’t keep your Venus flytrap alive? You are not alone: houseplant expert Jane Perrone has asked herself those very questions, and in Legends of the Leaf she digs deep beneath the surface to reveal the answers.